On rare occasions in life, we encounter those that offer connections unlike any we've experienced in our past. The value they bring to our existence...
Institutions of Justice are what hold states together. If corruption runs rampant in a state, the justice system breaks down, favoring those with money and...
What is the strong anthropic principle? The strong anthropic principle states that the universe must have conditions capable of supporting intelligent life. That this must...
Survival of the human race upon Earth has been constant competition for resources. Technology has enabled us to extract resources with remarkable efficiency and raised...
If you fail to comply, you burn in fire for eternity! Sounds reasonable, right? Religion was utilized throughout history as a confidence game. It enables...
Our subconscious minds contain a vast library of information. Our dreams draw upon this vault of information and make manifest stories with no apparent logic...
The development of language has enabled us to coordinate strategy, solve problems, and facilitate learning and civil society. But, on the other hand, language has...
Value is subjective based upon individual choice and preference. What we call civilization is based upon a generally agreed-upon value of goods and services. For...
I live in a state with very minimal employment laws protecting its citizens from abuses perpetrated by employers. The operating rationale of this decision is...
At an early age, we experience the judgment of others. The unmitigated harshness of reality is painful and difficult to understand. The majority of us...
We have all got our notions of what constitutes reality. Philosophy tells us that reality is both subjective and objective. Science seems to embrace the...
Existence is a minefield, dotted with pitfalls aesthetically differing yet familiar in their consistent and constant barrage upon our consciousness. From birth we strive forward...
Diversity seems to be the darling of pop-culture. It is encouraged in everything from fashion, leadership, hiring policies, and even the choice of personal relationships....
This country was founded on the concept of liberty and freedom from persecution by those with unmitigated power. It established the precept that all men...
The Q-Anon saga appeared out of nowhere with some mysterious entity promising classified intel relevant to current events aimed at some broader plan to take out...
Conflicts throughout history have always materialized due to monetary concerns. Sure as has been taught by the political leaders of old, the real reasons for...
We live in a world where appearances are everything. Sadly, many people still believe that seeing is believing. A society focused on fabricating an illusory...
We learn if we pay attention while we are in school that there are three branches of government. The Judiciary, Legislative, and Executive branches. However,...
Politics in our country has always been a minefield made even more dangerous by bellicose rhetoric from both sides of the aisle. We elect representatives with...
Friendship is the bedrock of any society. Strong connections with others that have similar goals in life are instrumental in leading a productive and healthy...
Existence is challenged by the persistence of time. Its passage ravages all things and grinds them into dust. However, examples abound in nature that proves...
History is a subject that many fail to comprehend. The horrors of past are the most oft-repeated and what many will cite when questioned about their...
Throughout life, we encounter numerous types of people. As we approach middle-age, we begin to realize that variety among our peers is in short supply....
We live in a time when technology allows us the ability to communicate instantaneously and order items straight to our home without ever leaving the...
Correctional facilities in the United States house more than two million inmates. Despite the name, they have failed to correct some sixty-seven percent of the individuals...
We share the earth with one another, each society drawing upon its core beliefs to adopt ethical and social standards for behavior among its citizens....
As life begins, we live with hope for a satisfying and fulfilling future existence. But unfortunately, life deals us setback after setback, and it is...