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Tao: Today there are a lot of very tedious types of mathematics that we don’t like doing, so we look for clever ways to get ...

Philosophers have long wrestled with what to do about the onlookers and profiteers surrounding those who have done terrible things.

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Why do we seek certainty in our lives? Why do we sometimes not want certainty? This post explains how certainty is part of affect, the evaluative common currency of the mind.

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Psychoethics links self-defeating speech acts to impaired moral reasoning and decision-making. Perfectionistic "oughts" can cloud moral judgments despite lack of ethical breaches.

Pain comes from communication between nerves, the spinal cord, and the brain. Pain may be acute, chronic, neuropathic, or nociceptive. Acute pain is sudden and usually linked to injury, then improves ...

This study aimed to survey and evaluate the subjective noise annoyance levels in Nairobi City. Being the capital city of Kenya in East Africa, Nairobi is undergoing rapi ...

A discussion board is a “space” where students can further delve into classroom content. It can promote collaboration, and offer individuals room to explore topics, issues, and/or questions. The ...