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Moral Decision-Making: An Interplay Between the Brain and Heart (Riya Johnson)
Introduction The eighteenth century philosopher David Hume believed that intuition and emotion drive decision-making. In his mind, our actions are not controlled by reason; rather, our feelings push…
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Culture: Seeking to Understand the Undefined Term (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction Quick! Define “culture” in one sentence. Even as someone who has ruminated on this topic, I struggle to define such a complex word succinctly. However, after reading…
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The Dangers of Genetic and Biological Determinism (Riya Johnson)
Introduction I recently wrote a post entitled “The Power of the Gene and Biology.” By exploring biological anthropology, I have furthered my appreciation for the fascinating abilities of…
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Sugar: the Falsely Convicted Silent Killer (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction At some point in our lives, most of us have resolved to eat healthier. What are the first few changes you would make to your diet? Chances…
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Why School Psychologists Are More Important Than Ever (Alyna and Riya Johnson)
Introduction In January, we filmed a podcast episode for our school’s psychology club. We would encourage you to head over to ThoughtBubble on Spotify to listen to the…
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The Power of the Gene and Biology (Riya Johnson)
Introduction Around 500 BC, ancient Greek philosophers, including Hippocrates and Pythagoras, believed that fathers’ characteristics determined those of their babies. They claimed that semen within a future father…
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