Category: Philosophy

What does a low base rate mean? If a central bank reduces the base rate, banks would also likely reduce their lending rates and rates for mortgages. However, lower base rates could also mean that you would get lower returns on your savings, as interest rate payments decline in value. What is the current base […]

Can statistics predict the future? About statistical forecasting Statistical forecasting is a way to predict the future based on data from the past. By analyzing previous trends in customer behavior, sales, stock control patterns, and workflows, statistical forecasting software anticipates the future of a company over a period of time. What is difference between prediction […]

Is Doliolum a vertebrate? Doliolum is a genus of tunicates (a marine invertebrate animal), the members of which move via jet propulsion. They have dorsal nerve cords and notochords. The nerve cord existing in the larva is replaced by a dorsal ganglion in adults. So, the correct answer is ‘Urochordata’. Which of the following animals […]

How long is a bender? An alcoholic bender does not refer to one evening of intoxication. It refers to a drinking spree that is extended over at least two nights. But some definitions insist that in order to be a true bender, the drinking spree has to last at least three days. Why three days? […]

What is the theme of Ars Poetica? The central theme of “Ars Poetica” is that a poem should captivate the reader with the same allure of a masterly painting or sculpture—that is, it should be so stunning in the subtlety and grace of its imagery that it should not have to explain itself or convey […]

Why is Japan homogeneous? Japanese often think of themselves as a homogeneous society, with a strong sense of group and national identity and little or no ethnic or racial diversity. On the one hand, Japanese like to think of their society, their culture, as having this unique identity that is sort of inaccessible to foreigners. […]

What goes into the reputation of a company? Corporate reputation refers to people’s collective opinion regarding a corporation or enterprise. It’s based on such features such as search engine results, news coverage, and the publicized actions of the company. And, man, are there some corporate reputation humdingers out there. How do you maintain a good […]

What happened to the Weekly Reader? Scholastic has owned Weekly Reader, a magazine aimed at children and what can only be described as a grammar school must-read, for about six months and today they’ve announced that they’re shutting the 110-year-old publication down. Is Scholastic News free? Spark Curiosity and Inspire a Love of Reading Over […]

What does becoming enlightened mean? Enlightened people accept themselves just the way they are. This begins by being aware of any self critical thoughts and then deciding that they are not true. The second act of acceptance is to accept other people and the world as they are. Enlightened people love and accept others just […]

What is a Qareen Jinn? A Qareen (Arabic: قرين‎ qarīn literally meaning: ‘constant companion’) is a spiritual double of human, either part of the human himself or a complementary creature in a parallel dimension. Due to its ghostly nature, the Qareen is classified among the Jinn-type creatures, although usually not actually a Jinni. What is […]