This article introduces the concept of transformational creativity, which is creativity that is deployed to make a positive, meaningful, and potentially enduring difference to the world. Transformational creativity is compared to transactional creativity, which is creativity deployed in search of a reward, whether externally or internally generated. The article also discusses different kinds of transactional…
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Philosophies is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Philosophy and History of Science, Philosophy and Theoretical Science, Embodied and Extended Cognition. Over its lifetime it has published 1,018 papers, which have received 3,934 citations.
| Publisher | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (MDPI) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Philosophies 2023, 12, 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Philosophy and History of Science Philosophy and Theoretical Science Embodied and Extended Cognition Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics Philosophical Ethics and Theory |
| ISSN | 2409-9287 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.07 |
| h-index | 25 |
| i10-index | 121 |
| Article processing charge | $1,299 |
| Open access | Yes — indexed in DOAJ |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Pavia |
| Journal website | www.mdpi.com |
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Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) technology is a promising research area in many domains. Brain activity can be interpreted through both invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices, allowing for novel, therapeutic solutions for individuals with disabilities and for other non-medical applications. However, a number of ethical issues have been identified from the use of BCI technology. In this…
This article examines ethical implications of the growing AI carbon footprint, focusing on the fair distribution of prospective responsibilities among groups of involved actors. First, major groups of involved actors are identified, including AI scientists, AI industry, and AI infrastructure providers, from datacenters to electrical energy suppliers. Second, responsibilities of AI scientists concerning climate warming…
Meaning has traditionally been regarded as a problem for philosophers and psychologists. Advances in cognitive science since the early 1960s, however, broadened discussions of meaning, or more technically, the semantics of perceptions, representations, and/or actions, into biology and computer science. Here, we review the notion of “meaning” as it applies to living systems, and argue…
As we move deeper into the twenty-first century there is a major trend to enhance the body with “cyborg technology”. In fact, due to medical necessity, there are currently millions of people worldwide equipped with prosthetic devices to restore lost functions, and there is a growing DIY movement to self-enhance the body to create new…