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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Why Adolf Hitler Swore By A Vegetarian Diet - Tasting Table

Adolf Hitler's vegetarianism was likely motivated by health issues rather than a genuine concern for animal rights.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Mimicry Trap

Mimetic desire suggests we learn what to desire by observing others, not simply their behaviors, but their longings. Watching someone pursue something passionately often triggers a similar pull within us.
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

AI Rewrote Its Code When I Asked About Human Nature

The major insights about human nature are that humans are biologically and socially shaped, meaning-makers, motivated by needs and goals, capable of growth, inherently social, limited by cognitive biases, and contextually dynamic.
Psychology
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Ultrarunning as A Vehicle for Exploration: A Data Driven Look at the Habits of Ultrarunners

Hutchinson's book, "The Explorer's Gene," incorporates historical and scientific research to explain why humans pursue new frontiers, focusing on exploration's benefits and motivations.
Running
fromCreativeApplications.Net
1 month ago

The Restroom Archive

The Restroom Archive is an ongoing case study aimed at documenting public restrooms, capturing their humorous, chaotic, and often scary nature.
Design
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Stephen King's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Books

Stephen King's list of favorite books reveals his inclination towards narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature rather than traditional horror stories.
Books
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists 8 (Free) Books Every Intelligent Person Should Read

Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended pivotal books that encourage independent thinking and understanding of society, nature, and power dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What's the world's best actor doing there?' The real reason the Squid Game finale is so bleak

The ending of Squid Game reveals complexity, blending bleakness and a form of hope through Gi-hun's sacrifice.
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Episode 21 of "This Is the Way": Xunzi's Way-Discovered or Invented?

Xunzi argues that human nature is inherently bad and emphasizes the importance of clear rituals for societal order.
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fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'28 Years Later' Review: A Tender, Thoughtful, and Strangely Moving Sequel to One of the Scariest Zombie Movies Ever

Zombie movies are scary because they render the intimate so impersonal that we have to admit there's no difference between them, making '28 Days Later' particularly unsettling.
Independent films
fromiRunFar
3 months ago

"Run, Like We're Meant To:" Film Explores Our Human Instinct to Move

There's something deeply human about running. It's more than a sport - it's a way to feel alive.
Running
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Are we unique in the universe?

Humans often hold egocentric views of their place in the universe, considering themselves the pinnacle of evolution, which reveals a profound sense of pride and importance in our existence.
OMG science
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Are Recalling The Biggest Adult Tantrums And Hissy Fits They've Ever Witnessed

Adults can exhibit childish behavior in situations of criticism or frustration.
Witnessed tantrums can reflect deeper issues and personal struggles.
Service workers often bear the brunt of adult tantrums in public settings.
Film
fromKqed
4 months ago

Here's What 'Conclave' Got Right - and Wrong - About Selecting a New Pope

The film 'Conclave' adeptly portrays the tension between spiritual discernment and human ego in the papal selection process.
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