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The Truth They’re Not Telling You About AI and Brain Health (New Study Out …)
In an era where artificial intelligence whispers answers into our ears faster than we can think, a chilling question emerges: is our reliance on tools…
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The Plasticity Paradox: Why We're Teaching Kids Wrong
The FACTS!
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Masculinity Crisis: Why Young Men Are Failing
A Battle That Needs Our Focus
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Why Modern Education Creates Weak Minds
In an era where information flows like a digital torrent through our smartphones and laptops, one might assume that our education systems are producing…
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July 2025

AI vs Human Creativity & The Battle for Our Souls?
Imagine a world (not very far away) … where a machine composes a symphony that moves you to tears, or paints a masterpiece that rivals Van Gogh, or…
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Quiz: Can You Spot the Ancient Wisdom... or the Modern Nonsense?
Test your ability to distinguish authentic ancient teachings from ... modern pseudo-profound fluff.
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The Death of Comedy & How Political Correctness Ended Laughter
"A society that has no space for laughter is a society that has begun to die."
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The Ongoing Battle for Free Speech
A Year in Review
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June 2025

Flow, The (Ancient) Art of Optimal Experience
We live in a time where distractions abound and multitasking is often celebrated.
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Selling War: Justifications from Caesar to the Modern Times
Throughout history, from ancient civilizations to the modern era, leaders have relied on a consistent set of justifications to rally their populations…
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The Imperative of Learning from History: Preserving Truth Against Manipulation
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
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May 2025

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