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Behavioral Economics and How We Might Use It to Overcome Our Evolutionary Biases

By Edward Franklin October 26, 2023Economics | Business

Evolutionarily speaking, we are wired to seek immediate rewards. This is because our ancestors lived in environments where resource s were scarce and unpredictable. As a result, they evolved to…

Virtual Study Abroad: Expanding Cultural Horizons through Extended Reality (XR)

By Edward Franklin October 26, 2023World | Culture

Studying abroad has long been heralded as one of the most effective ways for students to broaden their perspectives, enhance their cultural understanding, and gain global exposure. However, the costs…

Breaking Borders, Building Bridges: The Triumph of Cultural Flourish

By Edward Franklin October 22, 2023World | Culture

In a world marked by the relentless march of globalization, there is a phenomenon unfolding before our eyes - the gradual erosion of political borders. Contrary to what one might…

Wisdom Through the Ages: Unveiling the Shared Legacies of Franklin, da Vinci, and Buddha

By Edward Franklin October 22, 2023Philosophy | Religion

Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Buddha are iconic figures who have indelibly impacted history. Though they come from different times, cultures, and fields of endeavor, there are some…

Aquatic Alchemy: Turning Oceans into Liquid Gold

By Edward Franklin October 22, 2023Science | Technology

Could the vast oceans be our salvation in acute water scarcity? Desalination, an innovative technology, promises to transform the briny deep into potable treasures, potentially quenching the thirst of millions.…

How Littering Can Solve Our Waste Problem: A Provocative Perspective

By Edward Franklin October 22, 2023Random Thoughts | Theories

The Earth is drowning in waste. We produce staggering amounts of garbage each year, yet our waste problem remains largely ignored. This paper presents a radical proposition: littering could be…

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