Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in March, 2013.
As religions and philosophies over the ages have attempted to make sense of our existence and our world, there was always the risk of dividing rather than uniting humanity. Similarly, Harvard University’s “New Humanism” has the potential both to elucidate and to be divisive.
Social reformers will tell you that a good deal of income inequality results from the rich and powerful rewriting the rules of the game for their own benefit. But don’t despair: nearly everyone can find ways to change the game in their favor.
The Steubenville, Ohio rape case highlights a disturbing lack of empathy in the perpetrators and the passive observers. This relates to a growing trend in our society towards character disturbance, especially psychopathy.
The television show Veronica Mars depicted a situation which was eerily similar to what happened in the Steubenville, Ohio rape case. The reason fiction was able to predict reality is that these situations are all too familiar.
Rape is a horrible crime that has lasting effects. Thus far, prevention efforts have concentrated upon making victims responsible for their own safety. This is not only ineffective but unconscionable. It’s time for real rape prevention, and that involves ensuring that men decide not to rape.
The election of a new pope holds renewed promise of the fulfillment of hopes, dreams and yearnings, as well as the possibility of a return to revered values and principles.
The lights will go out for a central pillar of Internet technology on July 1st, 2013. Google Reader will cease to be. How will the Internet respond?
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