Philosophyspeaking topic
Nozick's experience machine: would you plug into a machine that guarantees lifelong happiness inside a fake life? If happiness is not enough, why does reality itself matter so much?
— Robert Nozick, experience machine
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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