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The Most Mind-Bending Thought Experiments in Philosophy


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What if the strangest puzzles aren’t locked away in ancient ruins, but hidden inside our own minds? Thought experiments are questions that defy easy answers—mental paradoxes that twist reality and force us to see the world differently.

Philosophers have wrestled with them for centuries, and today, we’re taking you on a journey through some of the most fascinating examples ever imagined.

00:00 – Intro

01:14 – Kavka’s Toxin Puzzle

03:23 – Plank of Carneades

05:13 – Ship of Theseus

06:49 – The Experience Machine

08:11 – Knowledge Argument

09:36 – The Veil of Ignorance

These aren’t just abstract riddles—they’re windows into morality, identity, and the limits of human understanding. Step inside the questions that don’t play fair… and see where your answers lead.

🔥 If you love exploring mysteries of the mind, time, and existence itself, make sure to like, subscribe, and join us by the fireside.

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