The Evolution of Human Genius

Examining the anthropological aspects of knowledge development and its profound relationship with technology, international communication and cooperation.

On Culture - Amateur Versus Professionals (1)

Internet (web 2.0) is changing the world. Communities and most of all the Blogs are one source of change. This is affecting journalism. Blogs have entered the journalist stage and their contributors could be described as the amateurs in contrast to the professional and the incumbent market that is sourced by (real) journalists.

Is a Peaceful World Possible?

In the late sixties, the youth of the West became enraptured with the concept of peace. John Lennon captured these times with the simple messages of 'all we are saying is give peace a chance' and 'war is over if you want it'. However although the peace movement contributed significantly to the ending of the Vietnam War, thirty years later we find that many young people are actually quite cynical about the possibility of global harmony ever taking root on earth.

Life: The Achilles Heel of Naturalism

How did life begin? Naturalists say it was all by chance: just the right materials happened to be at just the right places under just the right circumstances. How feasible is this? Let's check it out.

Paradise Regained, Paradise Lost

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the return of the Sinai by Israel to Egypt - a day of mourning by many of the 2,000 settlers who settled and later were forcibly evacuated by Israeli authorities under the command of today's prime minister, Ariel Sharon, from the seaside city of Yamit on the Mediterranean.

Virgo Enters Its Scientific Production Run

Virgo, the largest European detector (Franco-Italian), comes to join detectors LIGO, in the United States. This ultraperformant network of instruments of observation will have in particular the capacity to observe the coalescence

An Appeal To The Sons And Daughters Of Mother Africa - To Those At Home And Abroad

In the face of the bewildering and escalating dramatic crisis unfolding right before our eyes and shaking the continent, from Cape to Cairo and from Dakar to the Horn of Africa, it is increasingly becoming untenable to continue to dwell on the sidelines of non-involvement while the gloomy destiny of the Continent is once again hanging in a precarious balance.

Spy Video Cameras Bring 1984 Home

Imagine a state where the government rules with an iron first. You can do and think as you please, so long as these actions and ideas do not go against policy or officially mandated doctrine. You are subjected to some twisted psychology, too. Not only are you brainwashed to obey the totalitarian government, you are taught to love it as well. Does this scenario seem unthinkable?

Achieving Better Fund Raising

To achieve better Fund Raising it must and can be a 'win-win' situation when applied with just a little imagination, but add the Internet and you really do have an awesome combination!

No News is Good News...

The only news I hear on the radio or see on TV is the bad news; death, murder, assault, car wrecks, bombs, mutilation. Is anyone else tired of hearing nothing but bad?

Physician Assisted Suicides - A Moral Dilemma

I'm going to tackle this thorny question. As soon as I have posted this, I am leaving the country. Physician assisted suicide. Ok, I'm ducking already.

Pictures and Cell Phone Video of Paris Hilton in Jail Already on the Internet

The Sheriff says that they will be on the look out for anyone trying to sneak in any micro cameras or cell phones, unfortunately for him they are already there on the inside and got there inside a human being too. Will the pictures and cell phone video of Paris Hilton in jail be on the Internet soon and what sort of a price tag will it garner? Will people pay to see the video on the Internet? What sort of price might that be? Pay-per-view Internet style.

Britney Goes Bald

Hollywood stardom has taken its toll on Britney Spears. Being popular at a young age, achieving success early in life and then going through several traumatic experiences can truly be damaging to one’s personality.

Take the Best Approach to Finding Missing Persons

Although there are many online search options to choose from, the internet may not be your best approach to locating missing persons. There may be a more cost-effective and productive option.