Mind and Cosmos
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Mind and Cosmos

by Thomas Nagel

This playlist mirrors Thomas Nagel's exploration of consciousness, meaning, and the limits of materialism with a blend of introspective instrumental pieces and thoughtful vocal tracks. The instrumentals evoke the vastness and mystery of the cosmos and the mind, while the vocal songs probe philosophical questions and human experience, balancing wonder, skepticism, and reflection.

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Apr 5, 2026
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For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, Vol. III

Sonic Woodland Dawn Chorus (Excerpt)

Hidden Orchestra · For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, Vol. III

1
The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

A Model of the Universe

Jóhann Jóhannsson · The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2
Weightless (Ambient Transmission Vol. 2)

Weightless Part 5

Marconi Union · Weightless (Ambient Transmission Vol. 2)

3
Little Steps

Blossom

Good Weather For An Airstrike · Little Steps

4
Save Me Not

Prelude to a Soul

Sebastian Plano · Save Me Not

5
The Persistence Of Vision

Time Lapse

Michael Nyman · The Persistence Of Vision

6
Silver Ladders

Sometimes He's In My Dreams

Mary Lattimore · Silver Ladders

7
Ben Folds Five

Philosophy

Ben Folds Five · Ben Folds Five

8
2010s Bangers - 100 Hits

The Sound of Silence

Disturbed · 2010s Bangers - 100 Hits

9
I'm Not the Only Record for You: Dub Tribute to Radiohead

Everything in Its Right Place

Vitamin Dub · I'm Not the Only Record for You: Dub Tribute to Radiohead

10
missing someone who passed away

Existentialism On Prom Night

Straylight Run · missing someone who passed away

11
Breathe In

Nothing Else Matters

Lucie Silvas · Breathe In

12
#DIY

Knöcheltief

Trettmann · #DIY

13
Piano Renditions of Radiohead

Reckoner

Magical Piano Player · Piano Renditions of Radiohead

14
A Sense of Purpose (The Mirror's Truth Version)

The Mirror's Truth

In Flames · A Sense of Purpose (The Mirror's Truth Version)

15
Hooked on a Lost Cause

Hooked on a Lost Cause

Edward Beckery · Hooked on a Lost Cause

16
U Got the Look - Pop Rock Classics

True Faith

New Order · U Got the Look - Pop Rock Classics

17
Scorpio Babies

Scorpio Babies

Luminary Flux · Scorpio Babies

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