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Do we see reality as it is? | Donald Hoffman

Posted on November 1, 2021 by agogo22

Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman is trying to answer a big question: Do we experience the world as it really is … or as we need it to be? In this ever so slightly mind-blowing talk, he ponders how our minds … Continue reading →

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What will the world look like in 2050 if we reach carbon neutrality? | DW News

Posted on November 1, 2021 by agogo22

Many countries are aiming to reach carbon neutrality in 2050. The 2050s will be completely different from the 2020s. Let’s say we meet our climate goals and manage to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, which is what many … Continue reading →

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Sins

Posted on October 31, 2021 by agogo22

“Everything at some point has been declared the root of all evil.” ― Criss Jami, Killosophy Though the sins have fluctuated over time, the currently recognized list includes pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. There is a parallel … Continue reading →

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The Musical Invention That Time Forgot

Posted on October 30, 2021 by agogo22

The past is a treasure trove of cool musical ideas that have, for one reason or another, faded from popularity, waiting for you to dig them up and be inspired by them. One such idea is the temperament system developed … Continue reading →

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This Week in Science Conversation with Rebecca Helm

Posted on October 30, 2021 by agogo22

What happened ‘This Week in Science’??? Today we are talking about what is happening in our oceans NOW. Find out about #SavetheSeas with TWIS and Rebecca Helm!

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The world smells different now. That’s a big problem.

Posted on October 29, 2021 by agogo22

The world has changed. I can smell it in the air. Learn more about the chemical processes underlying ocean acidification and smell with Brilliant: https://www.brilliant.org/simonclark This video is about how mundane experiences will be different in a warmer world. You … Continue reading →

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How Morocco Secretly Controls China, India, The United States, And the World

Posted on October 29, 2021 by agogo22

This is a farm in China, This is a Mcdonalds in New York, This is an apartment complex in Mumbai, And this is a skyscraper in London. What do all these have in common? Well as it turns out. All … Continue reading →

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1,074 MPH BASEBALL vs. 1 Gallon of Mayonnaise – Smarter Every Day 264

Posted on October 28, 2021 by agogo22

[…] A huge thank you to those who support Smarter Every Day on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/smartereveryday More calibration shots to come! Click here if you’re interested in subscribing: http://bit.ly/Subscribe2SED ⇊ Click below for more links! ⇊ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GET SMARTER SECTION I … Continue reading →

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Less is more: Why our brains struggle to subtract

Posted on October 27, 2021 by agogo22

When solving problems, humans tend to think about adding something before they think of taking something away – even when subtracting is the better solution. Experiments show that this newly discovered psychological phenomenon applies across a range of situations from … Continue reading →

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There’s a Rectangle Galaxy?

Posted on October 26, 2021 by agogo22

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