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Truth is an important concept in many different cultures. In some cultures, truth is considered to be absolute, while in others it is seen as relative. This can lead to some interesting debates about the nature of truth and its role in our lives. One debate that often arises is whether moral propositions are true … Read more
It is a common question that has been asked throughout history – are humans naturally good or evil? There is no easy answer, as there are many factors to consider. Morality is often seen as innate, or something that is hard-wired into our nature. However, this view is not without its criticisms. Some argue that … Read more
There is no simple answer to the question of whether humans are naturally good or evil. Philosophers and thinkers have been debating this question for centuries, and there is still no consensus. One argument for human goodness is that we are born with a sense of morality. We have an innate understanding of right and … Read more
When you think of football players, you typically think of a guy who is well-toned and sturdy. Unless it’s flag football, in which case it’s generally a girl or a younger boy. What if I told you that high school, college, and even minor league tackle was played by women? Now, I know what your … Read more
What does it mean to be human? This is a question that has been asked throughout history, and one that continues to perplex us today. There is no easy answer, but perhaps part of the answer lies in our ability to imagine a better future. In a world where so much seems to be going … Read more
A hero is a person of distinguished courage who has outstanding qualities and abilities, and is often regarded as a role model or ideal. The word hero comes from the Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs), which referred to a demigod or first-generation descendant of a god. In classical mythology, a hero is often born into royalty and … Read more
I strongly believe in Aristotle’s words of “everything happens for a reason. ” I do have belief that random chance exists because I think we can change our design. The way I can prove this through a first hand experience. My family and I were getting dinner from Whole Foods and then my brother decided … Read more
The significance of the Kennewick man to Native Americans is that they desire to label it as one of their ancient ancestors, and honor it in the customary fashions typical of their people. The significance of the remains to the scientific community,and particularly the archaeological field, is that from the established institutions and their documentation … Read more
The Republic, by Plato discusses human morality and the difference between justice and injustice. Socrates is challenged by his peers to explain his views on the topic, which he claims that being just is the function of the soul. He is then confronted by more students who suggest that unjust humans have a better life … Read more
A pleasant village of loving Kwakiutls once resided near the coasts of the magnificent ocean, the Pacific. The cozy village was prosperous, for their waters were blessed with an abundance of salmon, and each being in the village donned in cloaks of riches woven by Mother Earth herself. For hundreds of peaceful moons, the people … Read more
Epicurus (c. 341-271 BCE) was born on the island of Samos where his parents were also born and this made him an Athenian citizen. At the age of fourteen, Epicurus studied philosophy, because he was inspired by the stories that his teacher told him. Epicurus started to his studies in Athens and then ended up … Read more
Many people are fascinated by the literature era of Absurdism. It combined so many different traits that one can only describe as absurd. And what does Absurdism consist of? The absurd, of course. Absurdist texts are filled with themes, character, and a plot that are very absurd and almost uncomprehendable. One could ask “What is … Read more
The human being consists of two aspects – of an immortal spirit and of a mortal body. The flesh comes like a gift of the mother Earth and the spirit of the father God. We dedicate excessively big attention to the first one, but nearly nothing to the latter one; and sometimes we even forget … Read more
The sheer anguish, grieve and the indescribable pain written all over the faces of Ugolino, his two sons and two grandsons in this amazingly sculpted artwork captures your imagination and gets you having a whole lot of questions to ask the first time you set your eyes on this masterpiece at the Metropolitan Museum. It’s … Read more
The topic of this paper is estrogen’s neuroprotective mechanism in reference to neuronal injury and repair and the actual method of neuroprotection estrogens utilize. Estrogens play a monumental role in protection from brain injury and neurodegenerative disease (Lebesgue, 2009). Research questions dealt with estrogen’s specific mechanism for neuroprotection and whether or not estrogen’s neuroprotection changed … Read more
As generally defined in today’s society, happiness would be described as an emotion that brings about feelings of pleasure and joy. However, Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, had a different take on happiness and how one achieves it. Aristotle believed happiness is an “activity of the soul in accordance with virtue and excellence” and goes further … Read more
When one thinks of History, one tends to consider Human History as the center of the subject, and to think of it as separated from the other species surrounding us. Not only is this commonly accepted, but we also think of Human History on the similar time frame. The focus is almost always given on … Read more
When does a sperm and egg begin to resemble what we call a fetus? Research has shown that at four weeks, the embryo is the size of an seasame seed (New Health Advisor). The cells that make up this sesame seed could be the future of regenerative medicine. Stem cells are the cells made during … Read more
In this recent – and highly contested – election cycle, new President Donald Trump launched a war on the institution of political correctness. Many of his supporters praised him for “telling it like it is”; he did not allow propriety to stand in the way of his messages. In doing so, Trump veered away from … Read more
Albert Einstein once stated,”Everyone who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that a spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble. The scientists’ religious feeling takes form of … Read more
Most people would assume that humans are superior to insects. This self-centered idea is a harmful aspect of humanity, as people do not try to learn from creatures that are regarded as inferior. However, in “Honeydew,” by Edith Pearlman, Alice Toomey, the strict headmistress of Caldicott Academy, and Emily Knapp, an insect-loving student, are the … Read more
Criminal to the Core Everyone has heard the expression ‘stranger danger’ since elementary school. But what if this simple phrase hides an alternate, deeper message? William Golding, author of Lord of the Flies, has used his book to bring up the controversial idea that humans are evil at the root of their beings. The idea … Read more
Chaos: The New Order The will to defy order in society spurs chaos, but eventually, this chaos emerges as the new order. Chaos and order seem to contrast by definition. However, I hypothesize that chaos and order both reinforce each other after analyzing Like Water for Chocolate, by Laura Esquivel, and Oryx and Crake, by … Read more
Dystopian films are famous for presenting outrageous, typically end-of-the-world or post/pre-apocalyptic scenarios. While many viewers look at these films and see them as fun, sometimes scary adventures with their exciting, fascinatingly dangerous ideas, a closer look at the issues in these films reveals something about the societies they were made in. As a whole, there … Read more
David Icke, an author, conspiracy theorist, and former football player and sportscaster once said “The human race is a herd. Here we are, unique, eternal aspects of consciousness with an infinity of potential, and we have allowed ourselves to become an unthinking, unquestioning blob of conformity and uniformity. A herd. Once we concede to the … Read more
Victor Frankenstein wanted to create life. His conflicting motives, whether self-centered or for the betterment of humanity, is one of the driving forces in Mary Shelley’s Romantic novel Frankenstein. She vividly depicts Victor’s self struggle as he bitterly regrets animating a hideous monster who is responsible for the deaths of his friends and family. Although … Read more
When the reader is introduced to Rick in the beginning chapters of the novel, he and his wife are planning their day emotionally on a machine that they had brought. This machine is referred to in the novel as a Penfield mood organ. The mood organ is able to control all emotions from despair to … Read more
Lurking in the woods and mountains of America lies one of the most controversial topics amongst scientist. A possible missing link in the evolution chain of human beings and apes, alluding society, as well as existence for some. The existence of Sasquatch, or otherwise known as Bigfoot, has become a huge phenomenon within American culture … Read more
Gattaca is a very interesting film that sheds light on the possible future of humanity, when it comes to genetic manipulation. The entire plot of the film revolves around a society that is primarily centered on the need for superior genes. Every child in the film, apart from the protagonist, Vincent Freeman, is born in … Read more
For such a complex concept a direct definition leaves more questions than answers. When a species changes biologically over time, evolution guides the process. All living species on earth effect one and other, during the evolutionary process. We depend on that change for our change and they depend on us to affect their change (Park, … Read more
The quaternary extinction event happened about 10,000-40,000 years ago. This even is when megafaunal animals went extinct. This event saw the extinction of more than 178 species. Megafaunals are defined as “A term generally used to refer to the largest animals present within an ecosystem, most often used with respect to the array of large-bodied … Read more
Man is born evil. Our natural intentions are to disobey and rebel. Think of a young child, they are not taught to be little dick heads, they just are until they are guided by an adult to become better. We are evil by nature although we may become good people much like Mencius says, but … Read more
Is honesty the best policy even if the truth disturbs many people? Kurt Vonnegut bluntly relays his opinion on the war between science and religion and other controversial topics concerning life though his novel, Cat’s Cradle. Consequently, it was banned by the Ohio School Board in 1972, but “without stating an official reason”(Indianapolis Monthly). The … Read more
A: In British literature, monsters are used as a tool for what the people of the Middle Ages believed they were supposed to do and created these monsters to be portrayed as something “bad” towards humanity. All of the monsters mentioned do share a few common characteristics of what they were supposed to do in … Read more
The Ancient Traveler Look at those bones embedded in the tightly packed sediment. They may be human said Mark Wells. Dr. Samantha Clark took a close look, shaking her head, not believing a human had lived 100,000 years ago. The dig had been full of surprises, trying to move the tools and volunteers safely down … Read more
Man, in the eyes of another man, is always incomplete. Fault is met with the resilience and strength to constantly forward as a species, creating and implementing the biggest and best factors of human life into individual traits. With its innovative and flourishing ideas, the study of transhumanism propels mankind into the biological role it … Read more
As a novice programmer and a participant in Lego robotics I find the controversy surrounding artificial intelligence very intriguing. Programmers, computer scientists, and researchers alike have debated about the possibility of artificial intelligence becoming more intelligent than humans. Because I do have some knowledge of how computers work I can see why this topic is … Read more
The collision of temperaments: The analysis of relationships between people with different physiologically determined temperaments An individual’s character can be determined by many factors. People learn behaviour from external factors like the environment they grow up in and by observing the people they interact with. Human behaviour is also impacted by the emotions people experience … Read more
The Millennials and Looking Towards the Future Millennials have come into a negative light in the eyes of many being blamed for problems in the world today. In Joel Stein’s article entitled The New Greatest Generation he believes they will instead of causing problems bring solutions to them and I agree with him. The millennials … Read more
Intro: Thaler and Sunstein provide a framework for decision making that can be applied and used across the board for health, wealth, and happiness, as well as other facets of life. They introduce behavioral economics to explain how decisions can be influenced so that a specific outcome is chosen. To lay the foundation for the … Read more
There have been many European leaders in the past 115 years, but one stood out overall all the others. His name was Janos Kadar. Janos Kadar was the General Secretary of Hungary, which is one of the 51 countries in Europe. He was born in 1912 at Fiume, Hungary and grew up with foster parents … Read more
1) Explain and evaluate the notions of Karma, samsara, and Nirvana? a) We know karma to be a chain of causes and necessary consequences in the world of human actions. Karma is the urge we have of doing something based on our previous actions or behavior. I believe the world has negative and positive energy. … Read more
What would you do if you learned that your home and family were directly in the path of an unstoppable, insatiable insect army made up of 68 billion ants that are devouring every living thing it encounters? This is the question that Carl Stephenson asks in his short story, “Leiningen Versus the Ants,” which was … Read more
Social constructionism is a core concept in sociology, so strongly integrated in every society globally, that it has affected the way we all think. Social constructionism displays the fact that the social world is not natural, it is not revealed, and it’s not even fully determined. It is completely made up by people, who also … Read more
Since the dawn of time, Homo Sapiens have developed and evolved in a short time, relative to Earth’s history, into a advanced and special civilization we know today as present day society. The beginnings of civilization 2. 5 million years ago was known as the Paleolithic Age which ends at 12,000 BCE and leads directly … Read more
YOUR HUMAN CHILD & YOU Translated from the original binary BEGIN TRANSMISSION Modern science is breaking new ground in the study of human children. Human Observation and Analysis Programs have processed alternative methods for growing human children, methods that statistically increase the likelihood the human child will become a human adult healthy enough for the … Read more
The dystopian film, 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick journeys the galaxy during the commencement of the earth. During this enthralling journey comes the development of apes, which ignite the idea of the evolution of the most insolent species to ever roam the planet-humans. Now man has to prepare for the evolution of extreme … Read more
People wish to make their lives better. In generally people only wish for things that they might want or need. Some wishes can be selfish because they only think about themselves and when they do that then they would not think about the other things that could affect it. “The Monkey’s Paw” “Goldfish” and “The … Read more
Evolution, the science of how populations of living organisms change over time in response to their environment, is the central unifying theme in biology today. Evolution was first explored in its semi-modern form in Charles Darwin ‘s 1859 book, Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection. In this book, Darwin laid out a strong … Read more
For many years, people have always questioned each other’s motives. People have always questioned why certain people do certain things or why certain people act a certain way. We have always wondered what makes other people tick; people besides ourselves. Watching another person perform daily tasks can raise many questions. Questions such as \” Why … Read more
