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The Unlikely Origins of Plant Consciousness: Fechner’s Vision In the 19th century, Gustav Theodor Fechner pioneered the idea that plants possess souls—what we might today refer to as consciousness. His groundbreaking perspective, largely overlooked, re-emerged in contemporary discussions about plant life, partly thanks to an interdisciplinary reading group I co-lead at Harvard University. Our group …
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Learning math is like playing chess. Young people do it better because they have better visuospatial intelligence. This is raw processing power, the sort of processing gamers do when playing DOTA2 or other complex real-time strategy games. Using the nootropics that help video gamers gain an extra edge may also help us. The same agents …
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Homeschooling has gained popularity in recent years as an alternative to traditional public or private education. Proponents of homeschooling argue that it offers a more personalized and flexible approach to education, allowing students to learn at their own pace and according to their individual needs and interests. However, one question that often arises is whether …
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In our fast-paced world, the quest for happiness is more relevant than ever. Amidst the noise and demands of daily life, many find themselves asking, “How can I spend my time to be happy?” This question is crucial as it invites us to evaluate the way we allocate our most valuable resource—time. In this article, …
Experiencing drowsiness or a certain fatigue after a meal, especially if it is copious, is something that can occur in certain cases. Now, is this a reason to worry? This kind of lethargy is not, in principle, worrying. In fact, feeling tired after eating and feeling sleepy is something that happens quite frequently. The sensation …
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“Music calms the beast”. Surely you have heard this popular saying before. It may seem like an exaggeration; Music probably won’t help you if you find yourself facing a hungry lion trying to eat you. But, joking aside, if we take the concept of “beast” from the saying and identify it with our daily life …
No parent sets out to educate a spoiled children, however, babies do not come with an instruction manual under their arm, so it is often necessary to resort to our instincts – which is not always a guarantee of success. There is no doubt that parenting is one of the most complex and challenging tasks …
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Homeschooling has gained significant popularity in recent years, driven by various factors such as concerns about the quality of public education, safety issues, and a desire for more personalized learning experiences. While homeschooling offers many advantages, it has also faced criticism and scrutiny on various fronts, including concerns about socialization and potential isolation. One specific …
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Spelling is a fundamental skill in mastering any language. It involves understanding the arrangement of letters to form words correctly. The significance of accurate spelling cannot be overstated, as it is essential for clear communication, professional writing, and academic success. Spelling errors can lead to misunderstandings, reduce the credibility of the writer, and sometimes …
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Sports improve dopamine release in the brain and increase the high oxygen blood flow through the brain. Almost all sports help the brain in different ways. Be it yoga, swimming, or weight lifting, your brain is likely to feel better after it. You do not even have to be good at sports to enjoy the …
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