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These Are The 11 Extinct Animals on the List to Be Brought Back to Life

The Long Now Foundation has created a list of extinct species that it believes we should consider resurrecting via DNA and other modern technologies. Some argue that this would amount to "playing God," but the reintroduction of some of these species could revitalize natural habitats and increase flora and fauna.

February 1, 2017
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Category: Science

The 'punch a Nazi' meme: what are the ethics of punching Nazis?

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An assault on “alt-right” figure Richard Spencer sparked the ‘punch a Nazi’ meme. Violence is bad, but so is racism – so where do we stand ethically?

January 31, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Philosophy

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Lost in space? A brief guide to the ‘holographic principle’ of the universe

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Scientists believe a mathematical model could explain the origins of the cosmos. Here’s what you need to know…

January 31, 2017
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Category: Science

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Facts are the reason science is losing during the current war on reason

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You’d think scientists could answer simple questions like ‘when did the dinosaurs live?’. But the truth about science is bad news for those seeking certainty

February 1, 2017
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Trump Set to Rollback Financial Regulation Passed After the 2008 Crisis

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By refusing to challenge Clinton and Bush-era deregulation and also explain the causes of the financial crisis to the public, the Democrats failed to build a defense against what the new administration is