Amazing Spider-Man: Worldwide Vol. 1 (Issues #1-5) by Dan Slott and Giuseppe CamuncoliI started this book back in 2018 and completely forgot about it. I don’t think got that far though. These are the only notes I have on it. … Continue reading Diversity in Amazing Spider-Man Worldwide Vol 1
The ancient African city of Meroe, near present-day Nile Valley, Sudan, presents an intriguing backdrop for a story, whether in the form of a novel or a movie, set around 590 BC. The ancient civilization of Meroe is a unique … Continue reading Exploring Meroe An Ancient Civilization’s Tale of Pyramids, Elephants, and Lions
The author Chancellor Williams takes on the monumental task of challenging centuries of Eurocentric and dismissive perspectives on African history in his book The Destruction of Black Civilization. This necessitates a thorough critical examination of his work. It’s crucial to … Continue reading The Destruction of Black Civilization: Chancellor Williams and the Complex Task of Reclaiming African History
Consciousness is a fascinating subject to explore, and it raises several intriguing questions. Are there varying degrees of consciousness? For instance, does “slow consciousness” differ from a more hyperactive state of consciousness? What might these distinct states of consciousness look … Continue reading Exploring the Complexities of Consciousness and the Self
Researchers believe that the show 16 and Pregnant significantly contributed to the current decrease in teen pregnancy in the U.S. The researchers observed that in towns in which teens were already watching MTV before 16 and Pregnant began airing, the … Continue reading How to Change Culture: The 16 and Pregnant Model
I have this old sketchbook that I’ve only drawn in about 7 times. I used to like to draw and with this book, I wanted the pictures in them to be as good as they could be. Drawing something in … Continue reading Embracing Imperfection: Letting Go of the Perfect Sketchbook
In a podcast episode of the Australian Broadcast Corporation podcast, “All In the Mind,” the hosts delve into the intriguing science of mind over body, specifically focusing on the placebo and nocebo effects. What, though, are the molecular underpinnings of … Continue reading Exploring the Science of Mind Over Body: Placebo and Nocebo Effects
What do nature documentaries do with their unused footage? They could release them as free stock footage. Original draft written in March 2017 Found this webpage recently that talks of a call to action for filmmakers, in general, to release … Continue reading What do nature documentaries do with their unused footage?
Natural compensatory mechanisms within the nervous system play a crucial role in mitigating defects in various components of the system. These mechanisms have garnered attention for their potential influence on resilience to depression, as evidenced in studies involving mice (Friedman … Continue reading Neuronal Homeostasis: A Promising Avenue for Understanding and Treating Neurological Disorders
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