An interactive discussion about why encounters with alien forms of life can lead to ontological shock.
Aliens
We've been hearing about the disclosure for a while - that aliens are real, or that they've already been living among us. A big part of this discussion is the idea of ontological shock - the claim that facing certain truths can be so overwhelming that our moral systems might collapse. But our question won't just be about aliens. It's a broader one - what could possibly threaten how we understand morality? What kind of discovery could throw us off a known track?
Meeting Information
Doors open at 18:45 and close at 19:10. Please be on time! We won't be able to accommodate attendees arriving after 19:10.
Philosophy Salons
The Philosophy Salons are gatherings of curious people to explore big ideas with an open mind. The Philosophy Salons were created by Anya Farennikova, a philosopher of mind based in Amsterdam. We dive deep into beliefs and ideas, dive out, and have fun along the way!
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
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Location
Woonwerkpand Tetterode
165 Bilderdijkstraat
1053 KP Amsterdam
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