In this blog post, we’ll explore how Anselmus reconciles faith and reason, and how he attempts to prove the existence of God with his ontological proof of God.   Anselm’s Reason: The relationship between faith and reason Anselmus is often referred to as the father of Scholastic philosophy. However, Anselmus’ ideas are also controversial because he attempted to validate...

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at when agreements became legally enforceable, how they evolved throughout history, and the economic and social factors that led to this change.   Today, we tend to think that when people reach an agreement in a legal matter, the parties are bound by the terms of the agreement, and that if the agreement is not honored, they can of course go to court...

This blog post explores the arguments for and against physician-assisted dying, human freedom and human rights, and the extent to which the right to choose should be guaranteed.   “I have the right to destroy myself.” So said the famous French novelist François Sagan. The idea is that as long as you don’t harm anyone else, it’s your freedom to destroy yourself, even to the point...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the transformative potential of gene-scissor technology, the safety and ethical issues it raises, and discuss ways to address them.   In the modern world, technological developments are happening very quickly. For example, our cell phones were only used for calling and texting just a few decades ago, but with the development of the internet and...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons and problems behind why colleges and universities have turned into breeding grounds for job hunting.   College towns are in deep trouble. The youth unemployment problem has reached a critical level, and students are delaying graduation, writing resumes, and scrambling to accumulate all sorts of specs in order to get a job. This raises...

In this blog post, we take a look at advances in medical robotics and how the da Vinci Surgical System is revolutionizing the future of surgery.   Recent rapid advances in medical robotics are changing the way we perceive treatment and surgery. It’s not just a new technology, but a major driver of paradigm shifts in medicine as a whole. A prime example of this is the famous surgical...

In this blog post, we’ll take an in-depth look at the ethical issues of egg donation, the social controversy it has caused, and how it can be addressed.   In the past, it was relatively easy to conceive and bear children naturally, but in the modern era, more and more infertile couples are finding it difficult to conceive naturally due to hormonal abnormalities, excessive stress, and...

In this blog post, we’ll look at the evolution of lighting technology, specifically the change from incandescent to LED lighting, how it has impacted our lives and the environment, and what the future holds.   The invention of the incandescent light bulb was more than just a technological breakthrough. Invented by Thomas Edison in 1879, the incandescent light bulb was not just a tool...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the interaction between protein channels and muscle cells explains the complexity of life’s phenomena.   Traditional molecular biology has evolved through a reductionist approach, where components are taken apart one by one to determine their individual functions. While this approach has made great contributions to our understanding of how...

In this blog post, we explore the biological and social origins of altruism, how it evolved and has been maintained in society.   What is altruism? Altruism is one of the most mysterious aspects of human nature, and defining and explaining it has long been a fascination of philosophers, psychologists, and biologists. Altruism can be simply defined as acting for the benefit of others at the...