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The question isn’t “are you happy”… but rather “what kind of happy are you”?
Today millions are celebrating the resurrection of Christ, yet there were many gods before him with similar stories.
We often like to consider the ideas of great thinkers when looking at an issue. To that end, Albert Einstein once wrote an essay explaining why he was a socialist. We break it down here.
The idea is to flood the markets and drive prices down. Contrary to what you may think, a rhino horn is not made of bone but of keratin – the material found in nails and hair.
We often look at our impulses as a bother. Things to be overcome and controlled, but what if we are looking at them the wrong way?
Women’s participation in the labor force has soared over the past 50 years, rising from 32 percent in 1948 to 56.7 percent as of January. Yet those gains have not […]
Genetic editing in people gathers steam.
Scientists are supposed to reach their conclusions after doing research and weighing the evidence but, in economics, conclusions can come first, with economists supporting a thesis that fits their moral worldview.
A programmer was able to automate his remote job; collecting a full-time paycheck while working for two hours a week. The employer, none the wiser, is satisfied with the completed work. But is it ethical?
The McVegan is a real thing… in a tiny small town test market, that is. But what are customers saying? And will it be available to everyone soon?
Reality is whatever your body believes. Virtual reality knows how to hack that.
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In his latest book, Will Storr traces the lineage from self-esteem to selfie.
As human beings we all must do some work for basic survival—but how much? Is there a “minimum daily requirement” of work?
More Nations Are Banning Ritual Slaughter. Should Religious Tradition Be Honored Over Animal Rights?
Kosher butchers must have a steady hand. Their ritual slaughter, shechita, must result in one precise cut severing carotid arteries, jugular veins, vagus nerves, trachea, and esophagus; it has to […]
George Bernard Shaw quipped that a rich man ‘does not really care whether his money does good or not, provided he finds his conscience eased and his social status improved by giving it away’. Was he right?
At long last, we’re getting a confrontation with ethics, with science, and with human frailty, not just the Federation at war. “You are… six years old. You are weak and helpless! […]
India is a vast land, rich in history, beauty, and great ideas. Here, we want to introduce you to ten great minds in Indian thought. These ten thinkers span thousands of years, include several religions, and more than a few fields of expertise.
It’s the 1st observed psychedelic-caused molecular changes inside human neural tissue.
Silicon Valley needs more diversity of thought and well-rounded thinkers. An interview with Scott Hartley, author of The Fuzzy and The Techie: Why the Liberal Arts Will Rule the Digital World.
The philosopher could very well be in Mean Girls with this kind of theory.
It’s more than the Spore Drive, it’s about the heart of science fiction. If you’ve been following Star Trek: Discovery, you knew what we were headed for going into the mid-season […]
The social media company’s new policies only spotlight its arbitrary decision-making process.
There’s no science in this episode of science fiction… but there’s a lot of suspicious happenings that no one’s noticing. Following up on the best episode of the season, thus […]
Jennifer Doudna, the CRISPR co-creator, says that the genie of genetic engineering might be hard to put back in the bottle.
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With his 51st Oscar nomination for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, composer John Williams has mastered the craft of the film score.
There have been some interesting “sightings” in the news these days.
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As you live in our hyper-connected world, it may seem strange to realize that thousands of people still live in so-called uncontacted tribes, utterly cut off from modern civilization.
A recent study shows that migrant workers in the U.K. are three times less likely to be absent from work than their native counterparts.
What’s the difference between VR and AR? Find out what they are and what these emerging technologies are being used for around the world.