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fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Ultrarunning as A Vehicle for Exploration: A Data Driven Look at the Habits of Ultrarunners

Hutchinson's book, "The Explorer's Gene," incorporates historical and scientific research to explain why humans pursue new frontiers, focusing on exploration's benefits and motivations.
Running
fromCreativeApplications.Net
3 weeks ago

The Restroom Archive

The Restroom Archive is an ongoing case study aimed at documenting public restrooms, capturing their humorous, chaotic, and often scary nature.
Design
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

Stephen King's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Books

Stephen King's list of favorite books reveals his inclination towards narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature rather than traditional horror stories.
Books
fromOpen Culture
4 weeks ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists 8 (Free) Books Every Intelligent Person Should Read

Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended pivotal books that encourage independent thinking and understanding of society, nature, and power dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What's the world's best actor doing there?' The real reason the Squid Game finale is so bleak

The ending of Squid Game reveals complexity, blending bleakness and a form of hope through Gi-hun's sacrifice.
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

Episode 21 of "This Is the Way": Xunzi's Way-Discovered or Invented?

Xunzi argues that human nature is inherently bad and emphasizes the importance of clear rituals for societal order.
#philosophy
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'28 Years Later' Review: A Tender, Thoughtful, and Strangely Moving Sequel to One of the Scariest Zombie Movies Ever

Zombie movies are scary because they render the intimate so impersonal that we have to admit there's no difference between them, making '28 Days Later' particularly unsettling.
Independent films
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Recognizing Kindness and Generosity Increases Them

People underestimate altruism and overestimate self-interest, influencing behavior and generating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

"Run, Like We're Meant To:" Film Explores Our Human Instinct to Move

There's something deeply human about running. It's more than a sport - it's a way to feel alive.
Running
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Are we unique in the universe?

Humans often hold egocentric views of their place in the universe, considering themselves the pinnacle of evolution, which reveals a profound sense of pride and importance in our existence.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Maintaining Basic Humanity in the Tempest of Inflated Egos

Basic humanity coexists with competitive traits, and it’s up to us to maintain a balance of these divergent tendencies.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Are Recalling The Biggest Adult Tantrums And Hissy Fits They've Ever Witnessed

Adults can exhibit childish behavior in situations of criticism or frustration.
Witnessed tantrums can reflect deeper issues and personal struggles.
Service workers often bear the brunt of adult tantrums in public settings.
Film
fromKqed
3 months ago

Here's What 'Conclave' Got Right - and Wrong - About Selecting a New Pope

The film 'Conclave' adeptly portrays the tension between spiritual discernment and human ego in the papal selection process.
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Jane Rawson moved to 'unspoiled' Tasmania to outrun climate change, but the fearful questions followed

The danger of self-deprecation is that it can be thrown back in your face. I don't mean to do that, so much as to ask: what is it about this heartfelt book that moves its author to dismiss it, even in passing, as ridiculous?
philosophy
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Lao Tzu only wrote a single sentence about Yin and Yang, but it changed philosophy forever

Life is complex, intertwining different traits, much like the Yin and Yang symbol.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Metro 2033 Makes Killing Easy And Atrocity Quiet

Metro 2033's nuanced morality system highlights the complexities of humanity and the impact of small decisions on larger moral outcomes.
Film
fromKqed
4 months ago

Bong Joon Ho Slips Us a 'Mickey 17'

Mickey 17 creatively examines human nature through the lens of a non-human duplicate, showcasing emotional depth in an entertaining sci-fi context.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Do People Believe Things That Aren't True?

False beliefs arise from human nature, not necessarily from a lack of intelligence or knowledge.
Mistrust and motivated reasoning significantly contribute to the maintenance of false beliefs.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Milgram's Obedience to Authority Experiment Comes Home

Milgram's findings revealed a universal human vulnerability to obey harmful authority figures.
Resistance to authority entails personal responsibility, skepticism, and empathy.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

We all love TV show The Traitors what does that say about us?

The Traitors showcases the darker aspects of human nature through its gameplay of betrayal and deception, resonating deeply with modern audiences.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Nat Geo's 'The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth' examines notorious study

In a gripping examination of the Stanford Prison Experiment, this docuseries presents firsthand accounts from original participants, unearthing deeper questions about human nature and authority.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
11 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Man Is a Complex Being

Humans possess the ability to both nurture and harm the environment.
Scott-Heron's quote reflects the duality of humanity's relationship with nature.
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