’In some forests, trees grow in a manner that keeps their branches from touching one another. Despite decades of study, scientists aren’t exactly sure why.…’
Via JSTOR Daily
Daily Archives: 26 Aug 18
The Future of Forgiveness Is Online
Alexandra Samuel writes:
’…I have found one personal rule that keeps my grudge-holding in check: Once I have forgotten the details of the original offence, I strictly forbid myself from maintaining my grudge. I may not be much good at forgive and forget, but once I forget, I require myself to forgive.
Thanks to the internet, however, I fear that forgetfulness is no longer a spiritual hall pass. How forgiving can any of us be, now that the internet logs all our online misdeeds forever?…’
Via JSTOR Daily
What It’s Like Living As a Diagnosed Psychopath
Katie Heaney writes:
’What does it really mean to be a psychopath? A psychological researcher and a woman diagnosed as a psychopath break down the reality behind the psycho-killer movie clichés.…’
Via The Cut
Are drones the new terrorist weapon?
Nicholas Grossman writes:
’An attempted assassination-by-drone of Venezuela’s president reflects the growing use of the tools by non-state actors. From ISIS recruiting videos to new bombing methods, drones have the potential to become a weapon of choice for militants without a military budget.…’
The end of glorious martyrdom?
