This blog post explores the social disruption that occurs when material progress outpaces spiritual progress, and how to address it. It explores what is needed for balanced development in modern societies. Europe developed modern science and capitalism in the early modern period, leading to global hegemony in the late modern period. They expanded around the world, exploring and conquering...
This blog post explores the question of what determines success: innate talent or acquired effort? The relationship between genetics, environment, and hard work is explored through a variety of studies and examples. We’ve all read biographies of great people as children and envisioned ourselves in the future. You might have imagined yourself winning a Nobel Prize, becoming a world...
In this blog post, learn why it’s okay to briefly put your hand in liquid nitrogen and how the Leidenfrost effect explains it. Join us as we explore this fascinating phenomenon behind the science! In the movie Terminator 2, there’s a scene where the T-1000, a super-strong cyborg that can take a beating from guns, cannons, flamethrowers, and more, is frozen in liquid nitrogen...
In this blog post, we’ll explore what it takes to overcome your shortcomings and truly grow. Join us as we explore the attitudes and behaviors that are important in the process of change. No one is perfect. Everyone has flaws, even if they seem perfect on the outside. Even the greatest people in history had their own complexes and shortcomings. These imperfect people can be divided...
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the science behind why colors look different depending on lighting and surroundings, and how our eyes perceive them. Sometimes the color of an object seen under electric light or special lighting will appear different when viewed again in natural light. This is because our eyes’ ability to perceive color is very different in the dark than...
In this blog post, we explore how advances in science and technology are changing human evolution. Can we still call ourselves human if we lose our emotions and become closer to gods? “I wish I had an extra arm!” When I’m busy doing my job, I often hear people complain about how much easier it would be if they had an extra arm. We may laugh and say, “Cheer up,” but in the not-too...
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the dissolution of carbon dioxide and salt in water and learn more about whether it’s a physical or chemical change. “Is the dissolution of carbon dioxide in water a physical change or a chemical change?” and ”Is the process of diluting concentrated sulfuric acid in water to make dilute sulfuric acid a physical change or a chemical change...
In this blog post, we explore whether big data healthcare innovation can leapfrog developed countries with privacy and technological advancements. Imagine the following. Life expectancy for all humans has now surpassed 100 years. You wake up and check your smartphone to find that chips embedded in your body are measuring your pulse, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels in...
In this blog post, we look at how advances in technology are changing the structure of society and potentially creating a new elite ruling class. A long time ago, United Airlines in the United States made headlines for forcibly removing an African-American passenger from a flight. It was widely believed that the incident stemmed from typical white racism. Racism is the tendency among white...
In this blog post, we explore how human beings ask questions about truth when they are aware of anxiety and mortality. We draw on Heidegger’s philosophy to reflect on existence and meaning. “It is not necessary to ask questions about what you already know. But it is impossible to ask questions about what we do not know at all. How, then, can we ask questions about the truth if we do...