Cultures

Mankind witnessed the birth of the Nuclear Age during the 20th century when the powerful energy of the atom was released. It looks as if this century will be known for the unimaginable power of quantum computers and artificial intelligence. This will eventually occur whenever computers learn to use the …

Recently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that they have formed a task force for the investigation of a frightening new illness that is afflicting our children. It is called Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) and happens to be a polio-type illness. Most experts believe that it is caused by a virus. …

We often hear that postmodernism is portrayed to students as an intellectual demon that is out to rip up truth by the roots and destroy all things that we value and hold dear. Actually, it’s a thinking system that stems from the work of some French thinkers that were around some …

Ah socialism … Many of those among us view this ideology as the straightest path to utopia. They feel it is the one type of government that is the answer to all our problems. To be honest, many of us have been attracted to the concept of a socialistic society …

From the later part of the 18th century through the early 19th century, Great Britain underwent an incredible change in virtually all aspects of their lives – thanks to the Industrial Revolution. Scientific developments and technological inventions brought forth growth in both faming production and industrial output, a huge expansion …

In the last few decades, we have been made aware that human knowledge is growing at exponential rates. Thanks to Moore’s Law, our exposure to data and information has increased at alarming rates. Since the beginning of the information age, the world has drastically changed. This leaves us with the …

So what would actually happen if all of a sudden our personal data became public? And I am talking about everything from devices that are recording your bodily biometrics, your smartphones and devices that would expose your locale, your social media footprints and activity, all the way down to your …

It is estimated that millennials will be first eligible for positions of leadership and political authority in the late 2020’s or early 2030’s. There is no doubt that many of them have adopted some very extreme ideologies. Of course that is nothing new when it comes to young college aged …

Most of us have assumed that today’s robots would have an artificial intelligence which would be quiet cold and calculated and completely objective in nature. However, it seems that several of human’s imperfections have also been discovered on our machines as well. As it turns out, many of these A.I. …

One of the most debated issues in history has been trying to determine which empires were the greatest and most powerful. The real key in establishing such a list is deciding which criteria to use. There are so many factors that can be used such as largest area of control, …

Most of us believe that there’s probably some aliens out there, certainly from a statistical standpoint. So why is it that none of us have ever seen any of them? Or at least any evidence of them. That is what we call the Fermi paradox. This question is every astrophysicist’s …

All through history, humans have been enchanted upon hearing tales and stories about mythical cities, places, and paradises that reside in secret locations – or are forever lost in the sands of time. We will examine today the 7 famous mythical places of this world. These places are legendary and …

It is really laughable how our society keeps ignoring the 3 real reasons Americans are falling behind in math. There was yet another article posted on Big Think describing how Americans keep falling further behind in mathematics on the world stage.  According to this article, America now ranks 22nd among …

In recent years, many executives in upper management have become more focused on improving the self-awareness of their employees. There are very good reasons for undertaking this task because studies have shown over and over again that whenever we view ourselves clearly, we benefit greatly. It allows us to be …

After people learn that they were able to kill with certain substances rather than using spears and knives, the act of poisoning was born. But, as with every other means of murder, the authorities eventually catch on to what is happening. So after people learned how poisons worked, and began …

As progressives contemplate the living standards of Americans today, many of them are coming to the conclusion that reducing income inequality is the answer to building a thriving economy. Naturally, many of them believe that socialism is the solution for this income gap we are seeing today. In the Democratic …

Back in the day, the formula was already set and established for the typical American. Follow these steps and you are guaranteed to have a rewarding and a successful life. Everyone said it was a no-brainer. Just to review the steps, here’s what was required to get there: 1) Make …

Are we experiencing a paradox of social media outrage? It seems that we become less approving of any social media outrage as more people join the frenzy. When we see one person on social media slamming another person, we are okay with that. But whenever we see a dozen or …

The incredible displays of architecture and art referred to as the 7 wonders of the ancient world are a strong testament to the imagination, ingenuity, and hard work that mankind is capable of achieving. However, they are also reminders of mankind’s ability to disagree, destroy and glorify our egos. When …

There has been an explosion of strange new street drugs that have been hitting the streets. It seems that clandestine chemists have been rushing to create new narcotics that exist outside the bounds of the law. There was a recent report from the United Nations that listed some 644 new …