Category: Philosophy

Why did HP buy Autonomy? HP had bought big data firm Autonomy with the aim of making it the centerpiece of a plan to transform HP from a computer and printer maker into a software-focused enterprise services firm, a shift that rival IBM had already pulled off. There was no fraud at Autonomy.” What company […]

Where should I start with Karl Popper? I would say one should start reading The Logic of Scientific Discovery and then follow it with Open Society and its Enemies. Those two books are generally considered his magnum opuses and every aspiring student of philosophy should read them. How does fixation affect personality? Freud suggested that […]

Is 7 months a premature baby? Babies born before the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature. Premature babies are also sometimes referred to as “preemies.” Premature mothers are often anxious and frightened. Premature birth is at higher risk for one or more complications. How long do babies stay in incubators? NICU stands for “neonatal […]

What is a permissive attitude? Being permissive is the opposite of being strict. Permissive parents let their kids stay up later and have more sweets. A permissive person is a little more lenient or loosey-goosey with the rules. A permissive society is one with more freedom. How do you prove Opinio Juris? In practice, a […]

Is KQED NPR? KQED-FM (88.5 FM) is a NPR-member radio station in San Francisco, California. What channel is KQED World? channel 30 Is KQED nonprofit? KQED is an independently owned and operated nonprofit public benefit corporation. How do I contact KQED? Call (415) 553-2150, email [email protected], or fill out the Contact Us form. Hours: M-F […]

Why was Lenin named? He first adopted the pseudonym Lenin in December 1901, possibly based on the Siberian River Lena; he often used the fuller pseudonym of N. Lenin, and while the N did not stand for anything, a popular misconception later arose that it represented Nikolai. Was Lenin a good leader? As noted historian […]

Can you legally challenge someone to a fight? You can legally ask for a sporting event – and that term has been used as a euphemism for a fight with non-sporting intent. But no, you may not commit assault, nor fight a dual, nor deliberately take a life or try to maim a person without […]

How do I stop Upspeak? How to Stop Upspeak Don’t be afraid of recording yourself. Listen for upspeak and write down the offending sentences. Draw an up arrow on the last strong syllable on the last word. Make a down arrow over the last part of the word. Read it aloud by speaking louder where […]

Is Hans German for John? Hans is a Germanic masculine given name in German, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations. It was originally short for Johannes (John), but is now also recognized as a name in its own right for official purposes. What is Hans the German real name? Hans is a […]

What is Star Wars Dark Side? The dark side of the Force, called Bogan or Boga by ancient Force-sensitives on Tython, was a method of using the Force. Those who used the dark side were known as either Darksiders, Dark Side Adepts, or Dark Jedi when unaffiliated with a dark side organization such as the […]