"'Octopuses,' writes philosopher Godfrey-Smith, 'are a separate experiment in the evolution of the mind.' And that, he feels, is what makes the study of the octopus mind so philosophically interesting." from Orion Magazine.

"...it’s clear that serious cognitive advantages accrue to those who are best at thinking alongside machines." from Wired.

Pop quiz: Why are IQ test scores rising around the globe? (Hint: Stop reading the great authors and start playing Grand Theft Auto.)

"...the Sleeper Curve is the single most important new force altering the mental development of young people today, and I believe it is largely a force for good: enhancing our cognitive faculties, not dumbing them down." from nyt.