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Can Divorce and Split Parents/Family Actually Be Good for Children?

By Edward Franklin November 24, 2024Politics | Society, Random Thoughts | Theories

Divorce is often seen as an adverse event, especially for children. However, there is growing evidence that divorce can be suitable for children in some cases. 1. Reduced Conflict: One…

Dragonflies and Determinism: Peering into the Future of Flight

By Edward Franklin November 6, 2024Philosophy | Religion, Random Thoughts | Theories

The dragonfly, a creature of mesmerizing aerial prowess, has long captivated observers with its dazzling flight and predatory skills. But beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a fascinating philosophical question: do…

Is the Universe Our Hard Drive? Exploring the Radical Idea of a Universal Information Network

By Edward Franklin October 25, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, Science | Technology

We live in an age where information is king. We store it in hard drives, books, and the cloud, constantly seeking ways to expand our storage capacity and access data…

The Ship of Theseus and the Fluidity of Culture

By Edward Franklin September 22, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, World | Culture

The ancient Greek philosophical thought experiment known as the "Ship of Theseus" presents a compelling analogy for understanding the nature of change and identity in objects and complex systems like…

The Upside of Laziness: How “Doing Less” Can Lead to Greater Efficiency

By Edward Franklin September 17, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories

In today's fast-paced world, we often equate laziness with negativity. Being "lazy" is seen as a character flaw and a lack of motivation or ambition. But what if I told…

The Freedom to Live: Rethinking Purpose Beyond Work

By Edward Franklin July 15, 2024Politics | Society, Random Thoughts | Theories

Society has long taught us that work defines our purpose, a notion deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness. We are led to believe that our jobs give us meaning, value,…

Germs: The Dirty Little Secret to a Healthy Life

By Edward Franklin July 7, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories

Remember when we all collectively lost our minds over a tiny virus? We scrubbed, sanitized, and masked up like we were prepping for a sci-fi apocalypse. But guess what? Our…

The Inevitable Future: Ride the Wave or Drown Against the Current

By Edward Franklin July 4, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, Science | Technology

The future is not an abstract concept; it's an unstoppable force barreling towards us. Technological advancement is ongoing, and specific outcomes, once confined to science fiction, are now knocking at…

The Human Brain: A Marvel, But Not Infinitely Complex (And That’s Okay)

By Edward Franklin June 23, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, Science | Technology

The human brain is often hailed as the most complex object in the universe. This claim has been repeated so often that it has taken on an air of unquestionable…

The Beauty of Attraction: Beyond Shallowness & Societal Norms

By Edward Franklin June 11, 2024Politics | Society, Random Thoughts | Theories

Is physical attraction simply a shallow pursuit or a deeply ingrained biological drive? Does it dictate our choices in partners, or can we learn to appreciate different forms of beauty?…