The Fount of Useless Information
Your place for useless information that just might possibly be interesting.
Americans Have Put On 20 Pounds In 20 Years
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/238386.php
This is horrifying in a different way. Not only are we turning into a nation of lard-asses, but it seems we are convincing ourselves that it is OK for us …
I read this article on Science News (hopefully the link below will work for you) and felt motivated to comment on it.
Contrasting the concerns over climate and ozone loss
Why phasing out chlorofluorocarbons proved a much easier sell than …
But this one was just too amusing…
5 Logical Fallacies That Make You Wrong More Than You Think
http://www.cracked.com/article_19468_5-logical-fallacies-that-make-you-wrong-more-than-you-think.html
There are lots of things I find amusing at Cracked (I don’t recall who turned me onto the site, but whoever …
Is Violence Finished?
In our era of wars, genocide, and terrorism, Steven Pinker says we’re more peaceful than ever.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/10/02/steven-pinker-s-better-angels-of-our-nature-review.html
I have read similar reports in the past. I would imagine as violence becomes less common it attracts more attention …
An interesting article that tries to discuss a complex subject:
The End of Evil?
Neuroscientists suggest there is no such thing. Are they right?
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/the_spectator/2011/09/does_evil_exist_neuroscientists_say_no_.html
In my view ‘evil’ is a subjective thing and will always remain so. People who …