GREAT SCIENCE PHILOSOPHER DANIEL DENNETT DIED
One of the greatest science philosophers of our time died today. There is so much one could say about Mr. Daniel Dennett, yet it seems to me that anything that I could say about him would not do him justice.…
Cognitive Dissonance
I am not a psychologist to assert Cognitive Dissonance (C.D) using appropriate language and terminology, but to me C.D is an “interesting cognitive process” whereby a person filters, adjusts and misinterprets information to accommodate it to its personal believes. C.D.…
Being a parent as realist and anti-romanticist
A year and a few months ago, I became a father to a very healthy and cute boy. Those who know my viewpoints regarding parenting and having offspring would probably comment, “This is completely different from what you wished for…
True Philanthropist?
How do you differentiate an altruistic philanthropist from an egotistic philanthropist? To me, this question is closely connected with another question: “What constitutes true altruism?” An individual driven by genuine altruism is primarily motivated by the desire to improve the…
Debilizam / Idiotie
Poredeći sa sadašnjom “situacijom”, čak i katastrofalne poplave, požari, tsunamiji nisu izrodili ovoliko teoretičara zavjera, vjerskih fanatika, TCM-homeopata i drugih debila. Viralnu pandemiju prati i pandemija idiotizma! Dodatna razlika: sada je to preraslo u jedinstveni globalni fenomen. Barem su ljudi…
Smart Civilisation
In the 20th century, humans were smart. One would assume that this kind of progression would continue in this century too. Well, that is not the case. Everyone goes crazy about religion, its archaic-nomadic customs, and tries to solve problems…
Ist die Fixierung auf “positive Gedanken” für unser psychisches Wohlbefinden wirklich gut? Psychologen sagen Nein
Entlarven von Scharlatanerie Artikelreview zum ThemaZuerst möchte ich klar machen, dass ich weder Neurowissenschafter noch Psychologe bin. Allerdings kann ich mich als Sozialwissenschaftler nennen, der anderen Wissenschaften, vor allem Naturwissenschaften, leidenschaftlich folgt. Ich versuche, ihre gegenseitigen Zusammenhänge zu identifizieren und…
Rampant Dumbfuckery
I am not his fan per se. Nonetheless, he does have a point. “UDUMASS!” Scientific facts are not opinions! That’s why they’re called facts!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – How it should be taught
Why they twinkle anyway?A very nice explanation – for kids too! Scientifically Accurate Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Twinkle Twinkle Little StarI know exactly what you are Opaque ball of hot dense gasMillion times our planet’s massLooking small because you’re farI…
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Scientifically Literate Junction 