Topics for Future Discussion

De-Extinction and its Complexities ..... Various questions are raised by so-called "de-extinction", the process of resurrecting extinct species by genetic methods. Should we bring back species from extinction, or not? If so, which ones? And, anyway, are the individuals created by the process really of the same species? (ADDED 3/6/23)

Are Zombies possible? ..... Zombies are beings physically identical to us but without consciousness. If possible, then the universe is not purely physical, and there must also be some type of independent mental stuff. But are zombies even conceivable, and, if so, does that imply that they are logically possible? (ADDED 10/4/23)

What is a Woman? ..... According to the dictionary, a woman is (simply) an adult human female. According to some philosophers and activists, however, "woman" is a social category rather than a biological one, so that some adult human males also count as women. So, what IS a woman? (ADDED 18/1/23)

He She, They Ze? .... If another asks us to refer to them as "he" or "she", or by some non-gender-specific pronoun, we should probably respect their wishes. But should we avoid any use of gender-specific pronouns, with anyone? Should everyone be "they" (or perhaps "ze")? (ADDED 18/1/23)

Do Numbers Exist? ... Skepticism about numbers has a long history. Some numbers are irrational, and others imaginary. Where in the world are they to be found? Not on earth, it seems. In heaven, as Plato thought? Or are they are all just very useful fictions? (ADDED 8/2/23)

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