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Sciences > Archaeology Is Indiana Jones bad for archaeology?: 3 of 22
I hate to break this to you, but Indiana Jones is a FICTIONAL character. While media certainly influences our perceptions of reality (art imitates life) we must be reminded of the fact that entertainment is about entertaining, not educating. This isn't to say that film cannot be used for educational purposes or for creating a... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Is the human race evolving or devolving?: 5 of 34
This question is biological, but it is also spiritual and philosophical. In order to answer it, we would need to agree upon the definition and parameters of "evolution". In other words, we have to define our criteria for the improvement or regression of society. Are we talking about our mental prowess, our physical stability,... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Does science, by its very nature, undermine its own search for answers and obsolesce itself?: 6 of 17
The wording of this question is so very interesting because there are so many assumptions and idiosyncrasies to certain words. Science is a very broad descriptive quantity that is difficult to sum up in one particular definition. It is organic and ever changing, which leads me to suggest that it does NOT undermine it's own se... More..
Sciences > Social Science (Other) Will written text survive as a communication medium?: 5 of 11
Who can predict the future? We are so curious about what is ahead, that we struggle to ponder the present aspects of life. On the one hand, it seems obvious that written text would survive, given its extremely prevalent use around the world. However, one could also argue that there are no guarantees in life and that text may ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Christmas 2009: Astronomy gift ideas for children: 1 of 1
When kids are younger, astronomy can definitely be a subject of great wonder. Looking up at the sky at night can be a lot of fun as kids look at the moon, stars, and any other celestial bodies that happen to be in view. Of course, finding certain objects in the sky can be a challenge for young people, which is why adult guida... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Christmas 2009: Astronomy gift ideas for adults: 1 of 1
Buying gifts for the adult that is interested in astronomy can have some wide variance in terms of selections. Some adults are very much into astronomy and know a fair amount about the subject. They may have a certain amount of equipment that goes beyond the standard person who occasionally gazes into the sky. However, most i... More..
Sciences > Zoology Do organisms always evolve into more complex forms?: 18 of 29
It seems as if we have gotten to the point in our society that we latch onto certain ideas and theories and "run with them" because they are familiar and comfortable. In addition, we put a great deal of "faith" in our scientific thought process because we are convinced that it provides us with a certain level of truth that gu... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) What to expect when you donate blood: 21 of 32
Donating blood is one of those experiences that most people acknowledge to be a positive act of service as it relates to involvement in society. However, there are plenty of individuals who may be nervous to partake in experience since it cannot exactly be done without at least a small amount of discomfort. In addition, som... More..