The monoid-now: a category theoretic approach to the structure of phenomenological time-consciousness Human consciousness is characterized by constant transitions in time.
Embodied Alchemy: Safety in Scents Have you ever stopped to consider the role that your sense of smell plays in your daily life? While it may be easy to take this particular sense for granted, the truth is that it is vital to our growth as humans. Smell enriches our lives by providing enjoyment through
The Anti-Inflammatory Power of CBD Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, has gained immense popularity recently due to its numerous health benefits.One of the most prominent benefits of CBD is its anti-inflammatory properties.
Another Eco-Friendly Inferno: Tesla Bursts into Flames on North Carolina Highway A Tesla electric vehicle burst into flames after striking a piece of metal debris on the highway near Wilmington, North Carolina.
Deconstructing Marianna in Conspiracyland – Part 4 Rejected artwork for the BBC podcast. “Marianna In Conspiracyland” is the 10 part podcast series presented by the BBC’s specialist disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring. As we approach Episode 3, titled “Trestle Tables for Truth,” previous ‘deconstructions’ have established some important facts that will inform our ongoing
This Week in the New Normal #67 Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. 1. We name heatwaves now It’s July, which means it’s getting pretty hot in the Mediterranean. Sorry, “getting
The characteristics of psychopathy and why psychopaths rise to power Psychopaths are very charming, very manipulative and they don’t care about your feelings. So, what makes them this way? In the video below, three scientists – Kevin Dutton, James Fallon and Michael Stone – briefly explain the major characteristics of psychopathy by examining three dimensions: neurological, social, and criminal. That power
Let’s Talk About France: A story of mitigation Who was Nahel Merzouk? Algerian immigration to France: then and now * The October–November 2005 uprising, involving youths in violent attacks burning cars and public buildings. The trigger was the accidental death by electrocution of two boys—Zyed Benna and Bouna Traoré—fleeing police attempting an identity check. Interviewed by
The European Union Technocracy, Bureaucrats and the Theft of Democracy The alternative media arena has recently seen a surge in accusations of a takeover by corrupt élites: a group of ‘unelected bureaucrats’ whose aim is said to be the removal of the people’s right to self-determination, sovereignty and autonomy. We hear that they have muscled in without asking and
Cambodia: Harassment, Arrests of Opposition Activists (Bangkok) – The Cambodian government has stepped up harassment and arbitrary arrests of members and activists from the opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) ahead of national elections slated for July 23, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should stop targeting the opposition, immediately drop all baseless charges, and release all
No Evidence to Support Mainstream Media Claim of "Hottest Day on Earth for 125k Years" Recently, a claim has circulated across major news outlets stating that “today was the hottest day on Earth for 125,000 years back when Neanderthals were roaming the planet.” Is this statement accurate? We’ve looked into the science behind this claim to bring you the facts. Let’s not
Climategate is the worst scientific scandal of our generation The term Climategate was coined in 2009 to describe the scandal revealed by the leaked emails from the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit (“CRU”). The senders and recipients of the emails constituted a cast list of the IPCC’s scientific elite. They were a small group of
Creating a World of Distrust I remember a time when people were left to their own devices when determining what to pay attention to and what to ignore. Remember “Bat Boy?” A strange Weekly World News (sister tabloid to the National Enquirer) creation set to terrorize and dismay. Did anyone really believe this? I doubt