Category: Science
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The Ivory Tower of Cards
What happens when the castle of cards collapse? Who will be punished when bankruptcies, mass firings and mass closures across the nation happen? What impact would a widespread collapse of an industry have on the economy? On the local communities? On you, a random person on the street? The average person might know of the…
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The researcher in the lab progression in outdated memes
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On private decision vs public policymaking
From large killing cars to living frozen embryos, the world is littered with absurd decisions that affect millions. These are not in the same realm of impact and responsibility, of course. They are, however, indicative of the prioritization of private concerns over the public. Decision making theory is a large field and requires expertise in…
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Creating the future
The challenges of our society are known. Climate change, overpopulation, health care all require extensive research and work to transition the world to a safer, more equitable place. The solutions in many cases are also known. They run up against current power structures and individuals resistance to change. Anticipating these challenges are not common in…
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