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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 13, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Marine

Are you very concerned what happens to your body after death?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 11, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by nadiamarie

What happens after death?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 25, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vetty87

What is your response when you ask a christian to physically show you god as to believe in him and they say well, "show me air?"

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 8, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Matias

Can science and religion be reconciled?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 6, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by AravindAjith

According to my physics teacher, people who become atheists will be punished by God. He is a pious Muslim, who recite verses in the koran even while riding motorcycle. He told us that tgere is endless evidence in physics which support the existence ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 8, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Waterbaby

I want to explore a touchy topic. A topic I think humans need to explore. It is the elephant in the room. It is a topic for sociology, the study of group behavior, my minor in college. I don't say this because I am a man hater. I'm not! I say it ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 6, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Mea

What's an interesting fact you know?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 2, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by AustinSkepticus

Does someone have to be college educated to be intelligent?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by dinoid

Is there any way that religion can be proved to be man made?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 11, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by EmeraldJewel

Have you ever met anybody who actually believed the Earth was 6,000 years old?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 9, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by zblaze

Would You Opt for Immortality? - Quillette

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 20, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by DenoPenno

THE CONCEPT OF NOTHING. I really do not get this myself. I simply cannot imagine "nothing." Let's suppose you open a door to a bare room and you think you see nothing. The room is bare and not furnished but you still see something. How can there be ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 12, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by SamL

Should all drugs be legalized?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 3, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ChrisJones

Is there intelligent life out there in the universe?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 6, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Ann7Mignon

How can we find the truth about "God"?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes

POLLDo you trust the government as a source of information?

11 votes Yes
43 votes No
41 votes Sometimes, with some skepticism
11 votes Other

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 3, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by BABSDAGGER

POLLHave you done the Myers Briggs?

58 votes Yes I have taken the test
17 votes No I have not taken the test
14 votes Yes but I don't want to put it on my profile
6 votes Other, but Ill explain

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by kensmile4u

What do you know well enough to teach others?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 7, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by ImpressionistMe

Where do you stand on education in Liberal Arts? This includes art, social sciences, foreign language, and communications.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 29, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Shelton

Just googled something in relation to a post someone has made here. My have times changed. Growing up we had a set of encyclopidias at home. I loved looking through them. How many of you had encyclopedias in the house?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 4, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by KevinBrown

Was Jesus a real person?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 22, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by CesStuart

Do you agree with stem cell research?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 11, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by VineetHonkan

I may have posted this here earlier, I can't remember... Have you ever met a religious person who states that dinosaurs are made up bc we do not know what they sound like? How would you answer such a question?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 12, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by evestrat

POLLShould we have intelligence thresholds for voting?

10 votes Yes there should be an Intelligence Threshold for Voting
47 votes No there should not be an Intelligence Threshold for Voting
6 votes Why Evelyn, only 2 options? ... see my comment below

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 8, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Kristian

POLLJust curious on members belief in extraterrestrial life.

34 votes Aliens exist but have never been to earth.
14 votes Aliens exist and have visited earth.
6 votes Aliens do not exist.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 6, 2018May 2018

Posted by Countrycuz666

How do you get through to someone who denies the Moon landings

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 27, 2021Jul 2021

Posted by Walkerman2020

I believe that Jesus as a historical figure. Am I wrong about this?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 16, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by silvereyes

What's an example of UnIntelligent Design?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 31, 2020May 2020

Posted by Jetty

LINKDo we have free will?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 1, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by TheMiddleWay

POLLMEN ONLY: What is your race/ethnic origin?

56 votes White
7 votes African-American/Black
5 votes Hispanic/Latino
1 vote Asian
2 votes American Indian/Alaskan Native
1 vote Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
17 votes Other

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 8, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Supercali

What's the worst epidemic of our time?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 7, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Athena

There is a surge of scientific denial in America. Climate change and evolution denial and flat earth theory, are examples of a scary regression in education and thinking. Algebra was invented in Iran, a once very progressive country, academically, ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 24, 2018May 2018

Posted by kensmile4u

What's the one thing that should be taught in high school that isn't?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 20, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by CeliaVL

Hi Everyone. I have just joined this group and I am not sure it is the right place for me. I seems a bit young and a bit American. I am interested in moral philosophy and baroque music. Should I go elsewhere?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 17, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by lerlo

Just thought I'd throw this out there in case I can educate some of you and hopefully clear up some misconceptions you might have about assisted suicide. I was the first person to put Dr. Jack Kevorkian in jail in Michigan and I worked on his ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 11, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by RogerMetoxen

Living on a sphere thats spinning in space, I don't think so

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 10, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Marine

What is the greatest challenge that civilization faces?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 6, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by Flyingsaucesir

Should creationism be taught in schools? Here is how one science teacher answered that question: “In the Western tradition there are two competing explanations for the origin of species: Darwinian evolution and Biblical creationism. One of those is...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 28, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by Allamanda

We all believe in evidence-based science, and that's why we're agnostic/atheist, right? But what about when the evidence isn't really true?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 5, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by MichaelSpinler

How long do you think until religion is the minority on this planet, or in america

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 19, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes

The Multiple Intelligences Theory: What types fit you best? Least?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 24, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by RobH86

Stem cell research. For or against?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 23, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Bligh

I was born fourth generation Mormon. I served a mission for the church and spent years defending the faith. I’m currently in a place where I’ve come to regret the time and energy I’ve spent doing so, after having delved deeper into what I once...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 1, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Stephanie1961

Paranormal Experiences?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 5, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234

I am curious what others think: If life were discovered on another world (planet, moon, comet, asteroid etc), even if “non-intelligent”, would that make more people question the existence of their selected god or strengthen their belief system?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 4, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Jay345

Who agrees with the theory of multiverse?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 19, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by AssassinofWords

POLLThis subject matter might be a bit macabre to most, but I recently came across an article saying that in Amsterdam they were introducing a technology called a "suicide pod" where someone could climb in it and once the hatch is shut, the pod fills up ...

65 votes Within reason, yes.
5 votes I'm not sure...?
3 votes No! That's barbaric!!

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 28, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Heming

If God created the world, who made God?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 3, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ScubaWags

How much should teachers make?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 28, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Brownape

Scientific society is starting to believe there is only 50-50 chance of this world to be real. What do you think of this world to be a simulation.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 25, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by atheist

Is science & religion compatible?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 18, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by Word

POLLWho believes in the Scientific Big Bang myth? As the article explains below the big bang points to something that did not exist. Its existance cannot be verified because it is saying it is verifying that it did not exist. Myth - an ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 2, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by MyLiege

When should anatomy/health/sex education be introduced into a child’s life?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 2, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by CrazyQuilter

To fellow scientists: How do you deal with people in social settings that speak with authority while doling out woo, bullshit, science denial, and confabulation? I spent some time working as an educator. Spreading correct information and ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 20, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by DZhukovin

At what age did you realize the Earth wasn't flat?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 5, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by GaleTRogersJr

Who is your favorite intellectual?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 27, 2018May 2018

Posted by RawLuv

Who created God?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 21, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by atheist

In your opinion what is the most likely thing that could halt human progress?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 28, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by EhMularz

Do any specific noises cause you anxiety or fright (without reason)? READ THE FULL QUESTION

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Rickster

Do you think that science teachers should teach alternatives to evolution in public schools?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 12, 2019May 2019

Posted by MsAl

Religion and tradition repressed people and kept them stupid. Science and freedom of movement are giving us the abilities to actually destroy the ability to live on earth. Is religion really morally worse?Thoughts?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 6, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by king38

What do you expect from this life?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 11, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by silvereyes

If you could reinvent the education system, what would it look like?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 6, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Sarahroo29

Is anyone else a nerd?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 14, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by Word

Who believes in the Big bang scientific creation myth? I understand a lot of my atheist friends put their faith in it. I have alread start a post with discussion in another group. Please feel free to go to that discussion and view over and ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 23, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by KBJ41

I'm a college professor and for the past 10 years, I've noticed and my colleagues have as well, that way too many of our students seem to be incapable of doing the simplest of assignments. Perhaps the biggest problem today's students have is meeting ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 12, 2018May 2018

Posted by Stacey48

Is it possible to have too much empathy?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 4, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by AustinSkepticus

Acupuncture. Any thoughts about it?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 22, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Surfpirate

A christian numerologist (how twisted is that?) claims that April 23rd, 2018 will be the Rapture that so many fundamentalist christians eagerly anticipate. While numerology is as loony as christianity in my book I can't help but be a bit hopeful ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 4, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by TheMiddleWay

LINKResearchers report that more than two-thirds of self-identified atheists shed that label after their encounter with psychedelics

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by UpsideDownAgain

I'm still not convinced climate change is a problem. Can you convince me otherwise?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 19, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Humanlove

What do you think of parents who home school their children? The question is about parents,not the procedures of homeschooling or kids that home school.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 20, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by kensmile4u

LINKBirth Control for men is on the way. How will this change society?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 17, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by SriniwasJ

Aliens are often portrayed as being anthropomorphic which is highly unlikely given that on earth itself where we have millions of species only a handful are similar to us. What do you think they may look like?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 6, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by CliffordStone

Do you believe life exists outside of our planet?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 22, 2018May 2018

Posted by AlasBabylon

Does this mean there's something wrong with me?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 10, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by WilliamCharles

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. There is only one galaxy (I was told only if you don't count the Magellanic Clouds or the Triangulum galaxy... but the point mostly stands) capable of...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 24, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by PinkPassion

What’s your take on kids not learning cursive any longer? I was quite shocked to find this out. Many forms have you sign and then print your name. I think it’s still important to learn cursive even though our future signatures will be a digital ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 7, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

Who Were You In High School?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 5, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Ry-Studios

Genetically speaking, could Adam and Eve have existed? ( I am looking for proof against them existing)

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 11, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by The_Antichrist

How reliable is the study of history?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 30, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Tyrantmike

How has learning science affected your life?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 7, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Humanlove

It looks like the new in thing is the Kindle--representing someone being classy and knowledgeable. So even though I am not that classy and knowledgeable, I want to buy one. What's your experience with this device? Is it easier to simply buy/rent a ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 7, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by girlwithsmiles

Could it be that humanity is missing its sense of community; from being around campfires and at churches? and this could be what is preventing people feeling connection and meaning; not the fact that they are no longer identifying as religious? ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 17, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by MyLiege

Was there a school teacher who made the most impact in your education?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 22, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by silvereyes

In your opinion, what is the most fascinating thing happening in the world of science right now?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 6, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by helionoftroy

Today is my last day

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 14, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by AA95

Do you believe aliens exist?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 6, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Duke

Do you remember where you were when the Challenger exploded?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 23, 2017Sep 2017

Posted by Draco

Should religion be classified as a mental illness?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 5, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by bklynite53

i did not know where to post this either here or in religion i find this a very interesting theory-again its just a theory i welcome people much smarter than me to comment on this theory with some scientific insight

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 5, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by VictoriaNotes

What do you do to help curtail negativity bias?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 16, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by PBuck0145

LINK'There is no God,' says Stephen Hawking in final book

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 12, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Miamagoo

Interesting... just read an article describing the "marijuana Withdrawal syndrome" characterized by irritability, anxiety, marijuana craving, poor sleep quality and less sleep hours and reduce food intake. since medical researchers have discovered...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 17, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by silvereyes

If virtual reality became full immersion, would you want to live in a virtual world?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 9, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by evergreen

I was conversing with someone who does not believe the US ever landed men on the moon . Anyone else think that, or maybe has spoken with someone who does ?

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