Ascend steep cliffs to discover Ethiopia’s ancient churches carved into rock, still serving as places of worship today - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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For Iris Murdoch, morality is not about duties and rules but stopping our ego fantasies and attending to others with love - by Cathy Mason Read at Aeon
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In this layered portrait, an artist reflects on the complex reality of living with the distressing voice in her head - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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At the heart of surfing, whether you’re a kook or a famous charger, is the pursuit of moments so pure they clean you out - by M M Owen Read at Aeon
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Many hope that AI will discover ethical truths. But as Gödel shows, deciding what is right will always be our burden - by Elad Uzan Read at Aeon
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In the face of government denial, this powerful film reveals the devastating gendered violence of Indonesia’s 1998 riots - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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Life is often experienced as a demanding, ongoing story. But with a little practice, a new space opens for peaceful presence - by James Carmody Read at Aeon
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Should it be possible to own an idea? The debate around intellectual property has deep roots in the history of philosophy - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides - by Luke Kemp Read at Aeon
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The little-known painter who found beauty in bugs, transforming pests into wondrous creatures and works of art - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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Throughout the animal kingdom, the parents of newborns must strive to create snug sanctuaries in a hazardous world - by Helen Jukes Read at Aeon
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Growing up in countercultural California, ‘enlightenment’ had real glamour. But decades of practice have changed my mind - by Anshi Zachary Smith Read at Aeon
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How do you say goodbye to a beloved dog who will never understand what that means? A meditation on the limits of language - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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Alex Haley co-wrote The Autobiography of Malcolm X but Haley left out some profound elements of Malcolm’s political thought - by Alex White Read at Aeon
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The systems that make people unfree are deeply intertwined. This prison abolitionist dares to envision real alternatives - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
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Ascend steep cliffs to discover Ethiopia’s ancient churches carved into rock, still serving as places of worship today - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
For Iris Murdoch, morality is not about duties and rules but stopping our ego fantasies and attending to others with love - by Cathy Mason Read at Aeon
In this layered portrait, an artist reflects on the complex reality of living with the distressing voice in her head - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
At the heart of surfing, whether you’re a kook or a famous charger, is the pursuit of moments so pure they clean you out - by M M Owen Read at Aeon
Many hope that AI will discover ethical truths. But as Gödel shows, deciding what is right will always be our burden - by Elad Uzan Read at Aeon
In the face of government denial, this powerful film reveals the devastating gendered violence of Indonesia’s 1998 riots - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Life is often experienced as a demanding, ongoing story. But with a little practice, a new space opens for peaceful presence - by James Carmody Read at Aeon
Should it be possible to own an idea? The debate around intellectual property has deep roots in the history of philosophy - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides - by Luke Kemp Read at Aeon
The little-known painter who found beauty in bugs, transforming pests into wondrous creatures and works of art - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Throughout the animal kingdom, the parents of newborns must strive to create snug sanctuaries in a hazardous world - by Helen Jukes Read at Aeon
Growing up in countercultural California, ‘enlightenment’ had real glamour. But decades of practice have changed my mind - by Anshi Zachary Smith Read at Aeon
How do you say goodbye to a beloved dog who will never understand what that means? A meditation on the limits of language - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Alex Haley co-wrote The Autobiography of Malcolm X but Haley left out some profound elements of Malcolm’s political thought - by Alex White Read at Aeon
The systems that make people unfree are deeply intertwined. This prison abolitionist dares to envision real alternatives - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon