Suggested readings, #27

Here are some interesting articles I’ve come across recently, for your consideration:

The consciousness illusion. Phenomenal consciousness is a fiction written by our brains to help us track the impact that the world makes on us. (Or not, I’m going to write about this “illusion” craziness soon.) (Aeon)

I read one book 100 times over 10 years… Here are 100 Life-Changing lessons I learned. (About Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations) (Medium)

The fast track to a life well lived is feeling grateful. (I’m a bit skeptical about this sort of quick achievement of wisdom, still…) (Aeon)

Stoicism, insults, and political correctness. What Stoic philosophy would say about offensive behaviour. (Medium)

But is it science? Theoretical physicists who say the multiverse exists set a dangerous precedent: science based on zero empirical evidence. (Aeon)