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New Study Shows That Synesthesia Can Be Learned!
Synesthesia, or its cousin ‘ideasthesia’, is a phenomenon in which individuals experience cross modal ‘qualia’ in response to…
Savant Syndrome Explained
Savant syndrome is a condition where ‘prodigious’ abilities are demonstrated by individuals beyond what would usually be considered…
Perceiving the World: The Mythic and the Scientific
C. S. Lewis once remarked that the greatest change in all human history came with the birth of…
The Meaning of Dignity
Dignity, nobility, honor… all of these are complex abstract nouns on which we place great importance without really…
Longer Lifespans & Adjustments to Lengthen Lives
All over the developed world people are living longer. And it is a trend that looks certain to…
Spinoza: A Philosopher for the 21st Century
In his book God is Not Great, Christopher Hitchens calls for a second enlightenment to sweep away faith-based…