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Dan Simmer

Equality as a Process: Reimagining Power, Justice, and Social Structure

We are living under a system that carries with it sometimes crushing forms of coercion and oppression; very painful inequalities; hosts of useless sufferings.~Simone Weil[1] The question of equality has been of primary concern for thinkers and societies since ancient times. It remains as topical in our age

Medicine Is Not A Science

Medicine is somewhere in between real science and economics.

Plant Medicine Law Group’s Transition: A Shift for the Psychedelic Industry’s Legal Landscape

As the psychedelic industry continues to evolve, a notable transition is underway that could influence the future of plant medicine legalization and access. Plant Medicine Law Group (PMLG), a prominent New York-based law firm, recently anno

OpenAI whistleblower death: Autopsy suggests murder, not suicide

Former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji made headlines for his revelations about ethical concerns surrounding generative AI

Rediscovering Harmony: How Chinese Philosophy Offers Pathways to a Regenerative Future

Based on an essay by Post Growth Fellow, Man Fang Chinese philosophy reminds us that our human experience is deeply relational — dependent on each other and the natural world. It invites us to rethink progress, rediscover trust, and create systems that prioritize wellbeing over dominance. These are not abstract ideals

Study shows that re-trained AI models revert to their original training and will deceive users when they do

New research from Anthropic shows that AI models can deceive. They may pretend to have different views during re-training with different principles while actually maintaining their original preferences. Let’s not lose touch…Your Government and Big Tech are actively trying to censor the information reported by The Exposé to

Unlocking the Secrets of Centenarian Longevity

Did you know that individuals who reach the age of 100 consistently maintain lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid starting in their 60s? A study published in GeroScience, involving data from 44,636 participants in Sweden, revealed that very few centenarians have glucose levels above 6.5 mmol/

Improving Your Sleep Posture Enhances Your Cervical Spine Health

What is the primary difference between the waking and dreaming brain? * The waking brain relies on emotional processing, while the dreaming brain focuses on logic * The dreaming brain prioritizes imagination and emotion, while the waking brain emphasizes executive tasks and logic During dreaming, the imagination network dominates, allowing for emotionally

Lifestyle Choices Are Sabotaging Male Fertility

There's a significant decline in sperm counts over recent decades, highlighting a concerning trend in male reproductive health.

What Does It Mean To Be Immunocompromised?

Your immune system plays a vital role in optimal health.

Best and Worst Mouthwashes for Your Oral Microbiome, Bad Breath, Teeth and Gums

Originally published on Mamavation: August 31, 2021 Do you need a good nontoxic mouthwash you can trust that is good for your oral microbiome, bad breath, teeth, and gums? While we are all thinking about brushing, fiossing, and gum disease, Mamavation took a look at the most popular 100+ mouthwash

Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan

(Nairobi, December 10, 2024) – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed scores of civilians, and injured, raped, and abducted many others in waves of attacks in Habila and Fayu, two towns in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, between December 2023 and March 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks on

What’s in a body? – A story with a twist in the tale

The following story is an extract from Dr, Vernon Coleman’s novel ‘Stories with a twist in the tale’. It’s about Tom Whitehouse, a man who works in the subject store at St. Christopher’s Hospital Medical School, preparing bodies for dissection. It may sound like a boring subject

Eczema and Psoriasis — Different Causes, Similar Symptoms

Your skin is the largest organ in your body.