Month: April 2021

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The hardest question ever asked: What is truth?

Fernando Kaskais

Scientists believe they have the answer, but philosophers prove them wrong. by Alex Berezow  Science is based on the correspondence theory of truth, which claims that truth corresponds with facts and reality. Various philosophers have put forth substantive challenges to the truth claims made by science. While science is the best tool to understand the material universe, it has nothing substantive to say about the things that matter most, like love, beauty, and purpose. In the Gospel According to John, the author retells a conversation between Jesus of Nazareth, who is on trial, and Pontius Pilate, the governor of the … Continue reading The hardest question ever asked: What is truth?

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The road from Rome

Fernando Kaskais

The fall of the Roman Empire wasn’t a tragedy for civilisation. It was a lucky break for humanity as a whole Walter Scheidel is Dickason Professor in the Humanities, professor of Classics and history, and a Catherine R Kennedy and Daniel L Grossman fellow in human biology, all at Stanford University in California… Edited by Sam Dresser For an empire that collapsed more than 1,500 years ago, ancient Rome maintains a powerful presence. About 1 billion people speak languages derived from Latin; Roman law shapes modern norms; and Roman architecture has been widely imitated. Christianity, which the empire embraced in its sunset years, remains the … Continue reading The road from Rome

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DAYTIME SLEEPINESS MAY BE LINKED TO GENETIC MARKERS FOR LONGEVITY

Fernando Kaskais

If you constantly feel tired, you need to take this seriously. by SOPHIE PUTKA IF YOU HAVE EVER WONDERED IF YOUR LACK OF SLEEP is killing you slowly, you are not likely alone. More than a third of all American adults do not get the recommended seven hours of sleep at night, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A predilection for afternoon naps does not necessarily mean you need to worry about your own mortality, but the scientific evidence is increasingly clear: The timing and quality of your sleep play an integral role in your body and brain health. And according to new research, … Continue reading DAYTIME SLEEPINESS MAY BE LINKED TO GENETIC MARKERS FOR LONGEVITY

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A Neuropsychiatrist Explains How Loneliness & Wisdom Change The Way You Process Information

Fernando Kaskais

By Dilip Jeste, M.D. You may have heard the statistic that social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Based on my experience as a neuropsychiatrist studying loneliness, I can confirm it is negatively affecting the well-being of individuals and societies around the world.  A recent study by colleagues and me found that 76% of adult Californians experienced moderate to severe loneliness. Ten thousand miles away, a different study of older adults in rural China estimated 57% experienced moderate loneliness and 21% moderate to severe loneliness. However, there is hope. The connection between wisdom and loneliness. The happier … Continue reading A Neuropsychiatrist Explains How Loneliness & Wisdom Change The Way You Process Information

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HONEY VERSUS BLOOD – THE BATTLE BETWEEN COMFORT AND COURAGE

Fernando Kaskais

by Gary Z McGee, Self-inflicted Philosophy Waking Times “Remember: you are master of your own destiny, digger of your own rut. Destiny can be altered. Ruts are filled all the time. If you lay in yours too long, someone will bury you in it.” ~Pat Mestern Fortitude. Backbone. Gumption. Grit. Mettle. All too often our abundant privilege and soothing creature comforts rob us of these vital aspects of character. We grow soft, weighed down by extreme convenience, uncontrolled contentedness, and a cultural conditioning that brainwashes us into believing that maintaining the comfort zone is the be-all-end-all. As a culture, courage is … Continue reading HONEY VERSUS BLOOD – THE BATTLE BETWEEN COMFORT AND COURAGE

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Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions—And Why It’s Hard to Learn From Our Mistakes

Fernando Kaskais

With time and use, the brain develops preferential pathways for information processing, decision making and action. The more we do anything, we alter our brains to become better at it. This includes worry, irritability, impulsiveness and patterns of thought that contribute to poor decision making. by George S. Everly Jr. Will Rogers once famously said, “Common sense ain’t common.” Nobel Laureate psychologist Dr. Daniel Kahneman has proven that humans are not the rational beings we believe ourselves to be. But why? We live in a remarkably stressful age where we are overwhelmed with information. The news cycle was once only … Continue reading Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions—And Why It’s Hard to Learn From Our Mistakes

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Experts Say Humanity Faces a Grim and “Ghastly Future” – State of Planet Is Much Worse Than Most People Understand

Fernando Kaskais

By FLINDERS The global population could reach 10 billion by 2050; explosive population growth is contributing to a broad array of other challenges for the planet. The state of the planet is much worse than most people understand and that humans face a grim and “ghastly future” unless extraordinary action is taken soon. A loss of biodiversity and accelerating climate change in the coming decades coupled with ignorance and inaction is threatening the survival of all species, including our very own, according to the experts from institutions including Stanford University, UCLA, and Flinders University. The researchers state that world leaders need a … Continue reading Experts Say Humanity Faces a Grim and “Ghastly Future” – State of Planet Is Much Worse Than Most People Understand

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Signs You’ve Fallen Out Of Love

Fernando Kaskais

BY JERRICA TISDALE Falling in love can be one of the most magical times in an individual or couple’s life. It’s filled with excitement and hope. You’re excited because you’ve found someone who makes you happy and loves you as much as you love them. The future together seems bright and full of many possibilities. Because you’re in love, days are an endless playground of wonder and delight. Unfortunately, however, love doesn’t always last. Falling out of love can be one of the most heartbreaking times in a person’s life. It can be devastating and life changing, particularly for women. “It may … Continue reading Signs You’ve Fallen Out Of Love

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Japanese Food Artist Uses Toast as Her Canvas for Edible Masterpieces

Fernando Kaskais

By Emma Taggart  Since it’s the most important meal of the day, many of us are pretty particular about how we like our breakfast. Toast is a staple for most, but for Japanese designer Manami Sasaki, slices of bread aren’t just tasty snacks—they’re her artistic canvas. She meticulously tops toast with colorful ingredients to create edible designs based on Japanese art and geometric patterns. These breakfasts aren’t the type of meal you can quickly prepare and eat as you run out the door. Sasaki spends hours cutting and positioning each ingredient on the toasted bread with perfect precision. For one eye-catching spring-inspired … Continue reading Japanese Food Artist Uses Toast as Her Canvas for Edible Masterpieces

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Pollution can be 5 to 10 times worse in your home than outside. Here’s what to do about it

Fernando Kaskais

Homes are at the center of our major health crises. They’re also a big part of the solution. BY JOSEPH G. ALLEN During the pandemic, many of us felt like we were trapped inside because, well, we were. But this actually isn’t all that unusual. The typical person in the United States spends 90% of their time indoors during any given year. We’ve become an indoor species. About two-thirds of our life is spent at home, with the rest of the time divided between places such as work and school, and things such as getting groceries, doing errands, and going … Continue reading Pollution can be 5 to 10 times worse in your home than outside. Here’s what to do about it