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Dec 23, 2014, 10:19 AM

The Laws of Physics and the Description of Nature

Historians who examine the past may argue that they are trying to describe history in the best objective manner they can. Thinking about historical books as an objective description of human history might cause us to feel uncomfortable and...

Aug 23, 2014, 9:52 AM

Are We Alone in the Universe?!

In 1663 the Inquisition sentenced Galileo for indefinite imprisonment because he did not agree that everything in the universe revolves around earth. Looking back at this sad historical event it might be tempting for us to think that we...

Mar 18, 2014, 11:16 AM

Love and individualism, where is the correlation?

Think about a man and a woman who tell you they like to see others recognizing their greatness that he/she wants to see how many other people fall to their feet, recognize their divine beauty and wisdom. Now imagine...

May 31, 2013, 12:34 PM

Israeli Women in Combat Units: Natural or Cultural?

Meeting with students from other countries I have often been asked whether it is true that women in Israel must enlist to the army: “Is it true that you have women in combat units in the Israeli army?” While...

May 24, 2013, 8:28 PM

Technological Advancements and the Challenge of Modern Education

We all know that modern technology has led to many changes. We are also familiar with what is defined as the 'virtual reality' of the internet. We know this since many of our friends in the...

May 22, 2013, 10:57 PM

Can Science Replace Religion or Philosophy? Science and Morality

In the last years many eminent scientists declared that physics or science in general can replace the social role of religion. Scientific arguments are also being raised against philosophy which is presented as speculative and impractical; in his last...

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About Me

Lior Rabi is an author and researcher who writes about philosophy and science, esp. on the philosophy of mathematics; He has publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals. He has also studied mathematics education and works as a math teacher. Vegetarian since 1997 and basketball lover since the moment he was born.