Will a Growing Ideological Divide in the United States Lead to a National Divorce?
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- Written by David French
- Category: Commentaries
At an increasing rate, Americans separate themselves into culturally and ideologically homogeneous enclaves. Last week there were two telling incidents — one small, the other more consequential — that spoke volumes about the state of our national life.
Will We All Be Extremists? The New Slovak Penal Code Amendment
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek
- Category: Commentaries
On October 25, Slovak parliament passed a new amendatory act to the Slovak penal code, effective January 1, 2017. Its declared purpose is to tighten up the fight against extremism. What does a closer look at its provisions show?
Rupert Sheldrake – The Science Delusion
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek
- Category: Reviews
In his book The Science Delusion, the British biologist Rupert Sheldrake raises the questions: is our current scientific paradigm build on firm ground? If we took its basic tenets not as self-evident truths, but as hypotheses, would they stand up to the evidence?
A Call for an Open, Informed Study of all Aspects of Consciousness
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- Written by Etzel Cardeña et al.
- Category: Studies
This call, signed by 100 researchers from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry, medicine, physics and other disciplines, was published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Neuroscience Research in January 2014.
Higher Emotions: A Neurological and Psychological View (Excerpt)
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek, Peter Marman
- Category: Studies
In our article, we briefly describe neurological studies of emotions in the brain and, basing on findings from several disciplines, outline a psychological concept of higher emotions which could become a part of a future integrative theory. We also list recommendations for research and practice.
Many Unanswered Questions Regarding the EU Immigration Policy
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- Written by Jozef Jurík
- Category: Commentaries
In the midst of an unrelenting immigration crisis, the motto of EU politicians is: "we will not grant asylum to economic immigrants, but we will help refugees fleeing war or political persecution".
Manifesto for the Resolution of the Immigration Crisis in the European Union
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- Written by IPPR
- Category: Statements
In the last months, immigration to the European Union has become the main topic of interest. The European Union is facing an influx of refugees of proportions never experienced before. Seeking a solution is challenging both for national governments and representatives of the EU.
Societal Effects of Mass Advertising (Excerpt)
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek, Peter Marman
- Category: Studies
Abstract: In the last 20 years, advertising has become a mass phenomenon influencing the whole society. A complete explanation of its mechanism and effects, however, is not found in marketing textbooks.
Basic Conceptions of Human Rights (Excerpt)
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- Written by Dalibor Jurášek
- Category: Studies
In this article, we present several outlooks on the definition of human rights and describe different basic conceptions of human rights. We also deal with their normative nature and the basic questions of interpretation.
Genes Don't Just Influence Your IQ—They Determine How Well You Do in School
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- Written by Science News
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If you sailed through school with high grades and perfect test scores, you probably did it with traits beyond sheer smarts. A new study of more than 6000 pairs of twins finds that academic achievement is influenced by genes affecting motivation, personality, confidence, and dozens of other traits, in addition to those that shape intelligence.