Science of cognitive feelings

Science of cognitive feelings

Have you ever felt a name on the tip of your tongue or experienced a sudden eureka moment? Jerome Dokic reveals that these cognitive feelings are far more than mental quirks. In this fascinating exploration, he argues they are the affective interfaces of the mind—spontaneous signals that evaluate our connection to reality. From déjà vu to the profound awe of beauty, discover how these subtle feelings silently govern your beliefs, memories, and perception.

Who is a stranger?

Prepare to transform your understanding of humanity with François Laruelle’s Theory of Strangers. This isn't just a book—it’s a radical practice meant to be lived. By pioneering non-philosophy, Laruelle reclaims the human from abstract systems, defining us as the Stranger. This keystone text introduces a science of people, dismantling deep-seated hierarchies in democracy and psychoanalysis. Discover a revolutionary perspective where the Stranger and the Ego are identical, finally offering a thought made truly for man.

The edge of Sentience

What if a silent patient feels every cut? What if an octopus or AI possesses a hidden inner world? Jonathan Birch’s The Edge of Sentience explores harrowing territory where consciousness is uncertain but the stakes are life or death. From medical tragedies to the emerging minds of machines and invertebrates, Birch builds a vital precautionary framework. This book demands we face the mystery of sentience and protect potential minds before it is too late.

How are corporates become rich

Why are global corporations so dominant and billionaires so rich while technically following the law? Profit and Power reveals the secret DNA of modern capitalism: jurisdictional arbitrage. Ronen Palan exposes how elite networks exploit legal grey areas and fragmented national rules to maximize profits. By operating at the edges of legality, these corporate leviathans decouple physical business from legal registration, creating a world where power is redefined through strategic ambiguity and hidden structures of control.

Science of animal brains

Can we ever truly know what an octopus thinks or a bee feels? Mike Dacey's Seven Challenges for the Science of Animal Minds dives into the mysterious black box of nonhuman thought. From human bias to the puzzle of consciousness, Dacey explores why studying alien-like minds is so difficult yet essential. This book bridges philosophy and science to reveal how we can finally understand the sophisticated mental lives of the creatures sharing our world.