because classics as a discipline is classified in the 'humanities' -- indeed it might be said to epitomize and indeed to have originated the humanities as an academic field -- i often find myself asking my students [and colleagues!] to consider the question, 'what does it mean to be human?' it's a topic that affords endless reflection and conversation, almost always very fruitful.
and now i see that WIRED magazine is reporting that a 'star-studded panel of scientists' at the world science festival in NYC have been asked the same question. some of their answers -- thought-provoking, fascinating, sometimes profound -- are summarized in the WIRED article, which can be read by clicking here.
i'd love to know your reaction to those responses.
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