Humanity
Americans are asking too much of their dogs
Americans are asking too much of their dogs Americans are increasingly relying on their dogs for companionship and emotional support, leading to an “extractive relationship” where humans use dogs for their emotional labor without considering the animals’ well-being. The rise of dog ownership has been linked to a growing sense of loneliness and disconnection among […]
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3 ways US actions in Venezuela violated international law
3 ways US actions in Venezuela violated international law US actions in Venezuela have been labeled as unlawful by heads of state, policymakers, and international law scholars due to violations of international law. The US has broken several laws, including the prohibition on using force under Article 2(4) of the UN charter, and violating the […]
🏛️ Politics
How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age
How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age The author, a college professor, believes that the AI-augmented age poses a threat to humanity and argues that the college classroom can play a crucial role in rehumanizing students for the workforce. The author’s framework for building a classroom centered around student socialization involves making […]
📚 Education
If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving
If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving Humans are still evolving today, just like our ancestors did in the past. We adapt to our environments through traits that give us an advantage, such as skin pigmentation and digestive abilities. The role of culture […]
🔬 Science
Maintaining the human element of artificial intelligence
Maintaining the human element of artificial intelligence AI can be used to enhance human creativity, rather than replace it. The use of AI as a tool can refine and improve our artistic endeavors. AI can help brighten and deepen our creative work. The integration of AI with human creativity can sharpen and enhance the overall […]
💻 Technology
Human Rating and NASA-STD-3001
Human Rating and NASA-STD-3001 Human-rating is a critical certification process that validates the safety, reliability, and suitability of space systems for human use and interaction. The human-rating certification process involves extensive testing, validation, and verification of system performance, including simulations, flight tests, and integrated safety analyses. NASA’s standards, such as NASA-STD-3001, emphasize risk-informed design, fault […]
🔬 Science
How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States
How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States The Catholic Church has played a significant role in changing the conversation about capital punishment in the United States over the past few decades, particularly through the work of activists like Sister Helen Prejean. The church’s anti-death penalty teaching, which […]
🏛️ Politics
What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences
What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences Researchers conducted a global survey of over 200,000 people across 22 countries to understand patterns of human flourishing. The study found that younger adults are facing growing mental health challenges, financial insecurity, and […]
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American liberators of Nazi camps got ‘a lifelong vaccine against extremism’ − their wartime experiences are a warning for today
American liberators of Nazi camps got ‘a lifelong vaccine against extremism’ − their wartime experiences are a warning for today American liberators of Nazi camps, including Mauthausen, got a “lifelong vaccine against extremism” from their wartime experiences, which serves as a warning for today’s threats to democracy. The liberators, who included soldiers like Frank Hartzell […]
🏛️ Politics
Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort
Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort How many stairs would you climb for that payoff? Ozgur Donmaz/DigitalVision via Getty Images When deciding if something is worth the effort, whether you’ve already exerted yourself or face the prospect of work changes your calculus. That’s […]
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