Polack: Syria – What Now?
By Peter Polack Assad has fled a broken country after nearly fourteen years of civil war leaving multiple semi-autonomous regions with a vast range of political and religious leadership views. There are no prizes here and neighbors of that fractured…
Gaza as the Riviera of the Middle East: How You Like Trump Now?
By Dr. Ron Daniels Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels Yes, elections have consequences. A major lesson to be learned from the stunning defeat of the Harris-Walz ticket is that anger, rage and outrage are human and understandable, but…
“The Intricate Connection of Birdsongs to Human Language”
Listening to birds benefits our mental health, leading to less stress and paranoia.
Our Ability to Think in Terms of Numbers Is Universal, Abstract, and Independent From Language
Frederick L. Coolidge explains the link between numerosity and language.
The Morning After: Dr. Ron Daniels’ Reflections on the 2025 Inauguration
The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels, shares his reflections on the 2025 Presidential Inauguration in this commentary. With his unique perspective as a scholar, activist, and commentator, Dr. Daniels delivers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of critical issues dominating the national…
How Human Experience Makes Science Possible
Scientists are limited, often failing to see what’s in front of their eyes, but that’s no surprise—they’re only human.
United States in 2025: Social Problems Denied via Rhetorics of Refusal
By Richard D. Wolff Author Bio: Richard D. Wolff is professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a visiting professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University, in New York. Wolff’s weekly…
Paul’s Post : The futility paradox
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Paul McGowan You cannot change the mind of someone determined to prove themselves right. It’s like trying to convince a person that chocolate tastes better than vanilla when they refuse to even try it….
How Archaeologists Can Solve the Earth’s ‘Wicked Problems’
By John Schofield Author Bio: John Schofield is a professor of archaeology at the University of York, United Kingdom, and the author of the new book Wicked Problems for Archaeologists: Heritage as Transformative Practice(Oxford University Press, 2024). Credit Line: This article was produced…
Sir Ronald Sanders: Forget Begging Rich Nations: Caribbean Countries Should Act to Save Themselves
Sir Ronald Sanders By Sir Ronald Sanders It has long been evident that the world’s richest nations, especially those responsible for the lion’s share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, care little about the existential threats faced by small states. For…