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Plato on censoring artists — a summary

Posted on August 14, 2022 by kwc

Stephen Hicks | stephenhicks.org In my Philosophy of Art course, we are discussing Plato’s philosophy of art, by means of selections from Statesman and Books 3 and 10 of The Republic, along with snippets from Ion, Phaedrus, and Symposium. In … Continue reading →

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Slavoj Zizek: The ‘remedies’ that Gates & Soros use to try to offset evils they’ve caused don’t cure the disease, but prolong it

Posted on July 31, 2021 by kwc

Slavoj Zizek | rt.com The routine of these billionaires is nothing but a lie: speculative exploitation followed by vacuous humanitarian concerns about the catastrophic consequences that their ruthless capitalism is responsible for in the first place. Every authentic Leftist should … Continue reading →

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Connectome: How the brain’s wiring makes us who we are

Posted on July 19, 2012 by kwc

Sebastian Seung RSA Rising star in the field of neuroscience Sebastian Seung argues that our identity lies not in our genes but in the connections between our brain cells — and he describes the monumental task of mapping these “connectomes”, … Continue reading →

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Psychological Distance: 10 Fascinating Effects of a Simple Mind Hack

Posted on June 20, 2012 by kwc

PsyBlog spring.org.uk This mind hack is simple: you imagine yourself way off in the future, or living in a different country or as a different person. The aim is to have that feeling of detachment, of stepping outside yourself, by … Continue reading →

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Incisive Research Links Teeth With Diet

Posted on April 4, 2012 by kwc

Science Daily You are what you eat is truism that has been given new impetus by ‘cutting edge’ research led by the University of Leicester that reveals your teeth are literally shaped by your food. Indeed, evidence from teeth can … Continue reading →

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Bilingual children switch tasks faster than speakers of a single language

Posted on April 4, 2012 by kwc

Robert Bock EurekAlert Bilinguals slower to build vocabulary but better at multitasking. Children who grow up learning to speak two languages are better at switching between tasks than are children who learn to speak only one language, according to a … Continue reading →

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10 Fruits and Veggies You Don’t Have To Buy Organic

Posted on April 2, 2012 by kwc

April McCarthy Prevent Disease We’re only a few months away from enjoying seasonal varieties of organic fruits and veggies our local farmers have to offer. Many of us who tend to be obsessed with health often overlook the fact that … Continue reading →

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TEDxGreenvilleSalon December 2011 – Keith Miller – The value of differences

Posted on March 3, 2012 by kwc

Keith Miller TED It wasn’t long ago that Dr. Keith Miller took the reigns as President of Greenville Technical College in 2008. Two years later, his leadership skills and innovative thinking have helped him progressively transition Greenville Tech into a … Continue reading →

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Self-Acceptance – The Ultimate Seduction – The Ultimate Victory

Posted on March 3, 2012 by kwc

Dr. Raymond Comeau Self Esteem Blog “A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure. I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use … Continue reading →

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New Insight Into Aging Brains

Posted on January 19, 2012 by kwc

Source: WSJ Nearly a quarter of the changes often seen in a person’s intelligence level over the course of a lifetime may be due to genes, a proportion never before estimated, new research shows. The study suggests that genes may … Continue reading →