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What’s the Difference Between Political Parties?
Our national discourse has become so divided that trying to have a rational debate feels like…
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Unpacking Trump’s Jedi Mind Tricks on Venezuela
During Trump’s debriefing about the recent attack on Venezuela, he seemed to channel his inner Obi-Wan:…
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Survivor Love: Romance Amidst Chaos
In blockbuster movies Like Warm Bodies, Transformers, Terminator, and Knight and Day, Imminent disaster fast-tracks emotional…
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Unraveling Mindhunter: Psychology vs. Voodoo Science
“Mindhunter” is a Netflix series that peels back the layers of criminal psychology in a way…
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Like a Domino: The USA’s Slide Towards Dictatorship
The concept of the Domino Theory serves as a cautionary tale, warning us about the cascading…
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Disco Returns Stronger than Ever: A Cultural Revival
I must confess that I was once a proud and somewhat pretentious member of the notorious…
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To Save Time, Universities Should Offer Dual Certification in Education and Real Estate
In a world where teacher turnover is wreaking havoc in classrooms, it’s time for universities to…
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Age of Solipsism
In a world where we must creatively navigate the murky, often treacherous waters of ambivalent situations—where…
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On a scale from R2-D2 to Terminator, what is your comfortability with AI?
Voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Bixby have stealthily tiptoed into our homes and routines,…
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Stranger Danger for Adults
At what point do you confidently say ‘no’ when a government authority asks you to hop…
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Data Says That Data-Driven Initiatives Are Too Boring
Let’s be real: data-driven initiatives often resemble a numbers buffet that induces yawns faster than you…
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It’s been a tough year for empathy – no longer considered a “people skill”
The concept of “empathy” appears to have taken an extended vacation—perhaps lounging on a beach somewhere…
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Researchers Find That Postmodernism is a Leading Cause of Depression – Advocate for a Return to Modernism
Ah, postmodernism—the goth teenager of philosophical movements. It swoops in with broad skepticism, questioning everything good…
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Understanding Trump’s Appeal: Last-Place Aversion Explained
Why did Americans cast their ballots for Donald Trump? It’s one of those great American mysteries,…
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The Perception of Fairness in Sports and Life
Sports as exemplar for fairness In sports, talent and dedication are expected to determine who holds…
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“Chilling with Netflix” has become the leading cause of death among migrating birds
Every year, millions of birds embark on incredible migrations, relying on natural light cues—the moon and…
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Can USA develop an immigration process that doesn’t seem like hazing?
Why do fraternities haze? Fraternities engage in hazing for a smorgasbord of reasons. On one hand,…
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Lucy Calkins: New scapegoat for public school ills
Lucy Calkins has been defrocked, and her group dissolved by Teachers College, Columbia University. What happened?…
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Peter Rose: A throwback to the days when America thought gambling was bad
Pete Rose, a relic from an era when America had the audacity to think that gambling…
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10 Signs You’re Living in the Leisure Class
by Robert McOuat Top ten signs that show you are living in the leisure class: 1.…
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North Carolina School Letter Grades: Unveiling the Impact of Economically Disadvantaged Students
By Robert McOuat Each fall, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) releases test…
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Monstrous Evolution: Frankenstein’s Legacy and the Modern Chicken Industry
IMonstrous Evolution: Frankenstein’s Legacy and the Modern Chicken Industry In the rich tapestry of fiction, few creations…
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Simplify Political Decision-Making with Bundling
by Robert McOuat Why do elections always pose impossible decisions? Are we ever happy? Like Flo…
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Best bloodbath: Analyzing the Presidential Debate and the Dexter Universe
June 30, 2024 by Robert McOuat In the epic battle of the geriatric gladiators, two elderly…
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