Philosophy

Here are a few essays about the philosophy of science.

A Recipe for Self-Consistent Projection (PDF): Introduces an empirical solution to the New Riddle of Induction. Replaces the inconclusinve Chapter 5 of Frames and Symbolisms. Written in 1997.

Godel in the Mind (PDF): Discusses the significance of Godel's theorem in our efforts to describe and mirror the universe with symbols and logic. Written in 1996.

The Single Ethic (PDF): Distinguishes between thought with a defined and communicable objective, and thought with a vague objective. Argues that we either have a single defined objective for our lives, or we are persuing an objective unknown to us, but promoted by our subconcious mind. Written in 1994.


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