“Hoop Dreaming”
Combining sports and education, and motivated by faith, Hassan Fofana is helping dreams come true for students in…
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The Veils of Existence
As science develops further, the “veils” of the universe are lifted and humanity can explore realms beyond which…
Religion and Social Change
he debate over religion’s role in social change has been raging for centuries. The interpretation and perception of…
Is Freezing By Heating Possible?
Are cities the same as water? It’s possible to look at chemistry for new understandings of social dynamics.…
Separation and Hopes
Again I remembered the days of separation, Years mixed with tears passed by. I shuddered and froze in…
Responsibility and Freedom: Analysis through On Liberty
Discussions over personal liberty and government intervention are as old as modern governments, as J.S. Mill’s writings show.…
How Is Vision Possible in Total Darkness?
How can animals in the wild hunt during the night as if it were day? A remarkable biological…
Altruism (I’thar)
Altruism (i’thar), preferring others to oneself when doing a good deed, is, according to the moralists, giving precedence…
Turkey’s Path to Democratization: Barriers, Actors, Outcomes
A rich cultural melting pot and a bridge between East and West, Turkey’s emerging democracy faces challenges and…
Karl Marx, the Prophet of Materialism
Re-examining the philosophical roots of Marx’s famously flawed ideology If there is any thinker or philosopher who has…
The Secret to Red Lipstick, and Other Correspondence
Far scarier than evil men … is the idea that, wonderful as my life has been, there might…
Insulin and Blood Sugar Balance
Our body is perfectly coordinated to regulate our blood sugar level. But when our insulin levels are artificially…
The Human Footprint on the Environment: Impacts and Solutions
Environmental destruction is wreaking havoc on treasured resources, like the Ganges River, but it’s also striking closer to…
Planets With Two Stars
Our sun is a single star system, but using new technology, scientists are discovering double – and even…
Pre-marital Counseling for Prosperous Marriages
If young adults are educated before and throughout the marriage process, relationship deterioration can be prevented in the…