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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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Rumpelstiltskin as Spirit Animal for Political Action Committees (PACs)
Imagine the scene—a nameless miller’s daughter finds herself in need of a little magical help. Enter…
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Can watching commercials double as a form of psychiatric self-analysis?
Don’t get up from your couch during the commercials! Why pay for an expensive psychoanalysis in…
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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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Life in the post-algorithm age: Does your TV know you better than your spouse does?
I admit that the algorithm has me all figured out—it’s like having a personal DJ who…
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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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Our national discourse has become so divided that trying to have a rational debate feels like shouting into both ends of a canyon and only hearing echoing sarcasm. Deeply entrenched ideological differences have carved out a canyonwide chasm between the two major political parties; each side clings stubbornly to its beliefs as if letting go…
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During Trump’s debriefing about the recent attack on Venezuela, he seemed to channel his inner Obi-Wan: “These aren’t the international incidents you’re looking for,” he might have declared, punctuating his words with a sly wink and the subtle confidence of someone convinced they can talk their way out of anything. I suspect I wasn’t alone…
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In blockbuster movies Like Warm Bodies, Transformers, Terminator, and Knight and Day, Imminent disaster fast-tracks emotional connections. Adversity turns perfect strangers into inseparable teams. Under these wild and unpredictable circumstances, love doesn’t merely endure—it positively flourishes. It feeds off blood, sweat, and tears. Others might swoon over chocolates and roses. Cinematic couples prove that escaping…
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