Category: Philosophy

How much of us is empty space? 99.9999999% Do atoms ever touch? If “touching” is taken to mean that two atoms influence each other significantly, then atoms do indeed touch, but only when they get close enough. With 95% of the atom’s electron probability density contained in this mathematical surface, we could say that atoms […]

Are schools in America still segregated? Board of Education ended de jure segregation in the United States. Why was busing a failure? “Busing as a political term … was a failure, because the narrative that came out of it from the media and politicians was almost only negative,” said Matt Delmont, a Dartmouth historian who […]

What is a Machiavellian leader? The author’s name has been lent to a style of leadership and management associated with cynicism, deceit and guile. To be described as Machiavellian is to be insulted — it means being duplicitous, egocentric and manipulative. The Machiavellian is exploitative, competitive, and selfish. Can Machiavellianism be good? High Machs can […]

How did Apollo curse Cassandra? On account of which thing, when she prophesied true things, she was not believed. In some versions of the myth, Apollo curses her by spitting into her mouth. Cassandra had served as a priestess of Apollo and taken a sacred vow of chastity to remain a virgin for life. Why […]

What is the number 1 anime in 2020? YEAR IN REVIEW: Top Anime of 2020 Beastars. The God of High School. Japan Sinks: 2020. Dorohedoro. Great Pretender. Blood of Zeus. Castlevania (Season 3) Jujutsu Kaisen. What anime is trending right now? Anime Trending in 2020 Moriarty the Patriot ? 86 ? Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song […]

Why is political violence used? The use of political violence is usually to fulfill a revolutionary objective, and in times of civil strife to challenge the status quo. The goals of political violence can be varied such as to strengthen the position of a group, or to weaken an opposing side. What are the cause […]

What does HCl stand for? : a chemical complex composed of an organic base (such as an alkaloid) in association with hydrogen chloride. What does HCI stand for in chemistry? hydrogen chloride Does vinegar and salt make hydrochloric acid? When vinegar is mixed with salt, the acetic acid in the vinegar reacts with the sodium […]

What is fairness theory? The theory of justice as fairness is an ethical theory which argues that broad principles are able to capture the nature of what constitutes a just society Rawls argues that all that is required for a society to be just is for it to be fair Justice is an attribute of […]

Is it normal for a 5 year old to have pubic hair? Adrenarche is usually normal in girls who are at least 8 years old, and boys who are at least 9 years old. Even when pubic and underarm hair appear in children younger than this, it is still usually nothing to worry about, but […]

Can positive thoughts make things happen? “Positive things happen when you think positive because you take charge of your thinking. Because you take control of your thoughts you make good things happen. You become a powerful positive force. How do you be positive and make things happen? If You Want Good Things to Happen in […]