Post No.: 0368 Furrywisepuppy says: This is what tends to happen when people make specific and date-specific (as in not vague or indefinite) predictions about untypical events one or more years down the line in a complex and … Read More
Post No.: 0367 Fluffystealthkitten says: If your goal is to lose weight then improving your diet and cutting down on calories should be your primary strategy. Exercising or being more physically active is still crucial for one’s health … Read More
Post No.: 0366 Furrywisepuppy says: We took a look at liberalism, mainly according to what John Locke believed in, in Post No.: 0357. Let’s now take a brief look at some of Immanuel Kant’s thoughts… Immanuel Kant … Read More
Post No.: 0365 Furrywisepuppy says: It’s not merely the case of ‘a few bad apples’ – most people cheat, but just a little bit each time. The size of the potential prize to be gained (e.g. the glory … Read More
Post No.: 0364 Furrywisepuppy says: Systems, from governments to businesses and other organisations, become corrupt when politicians, businesspeople and other individuals can rationalise bribes, kickbacks, money laundering, etc. as being just like regular quid pro quo trades, bargains … Read More
Post No.: 0363 Furrywisepuppy says: If you’ve been reading this blog regularly then I guess you’ll recognise by now that I will always be promoting the furry value of education! With a lot more understanding and education, we … Read More
Post No.: 0362 Furrywisepuppy says: In the field of behavioural genetics (the study of how genes influence our behaviours), and regarding quantitative or polygenic traits (traits that are influenced by more than one gene, which is most of … Read More
Post No.: 0361 Fluffystealthkitten says: Entrenched biases from both/all sides of an international difference of perspective can start and perpetuate a conflict. ‘Pre-emptive strikes’ are just triggers of war. ‘Self-defence’ is often just offence. ‘Interrogation’ methods are sometimes … Read More
Post No.: 0360 Furrywisepuppy says: Can I please take this post to debunk the misconception that dogs have a linear dominance hierarchy? I must do this for all doggykind. Fluffystealthkitten says: Please do. Even though dogs … Read More
Post No.: 0359 Furrywisepuppy says: Sufferers of both substance-based/drug addictions (e.g. cocaine, heroin, nicotine, alcohol) and behavioural addictions (e.g. gambling, pornography or sex, shopping, eating, working) feel unbearable cravings, feel out of control, can get into financial dire … Read More
Post No.: 0358 Furrywisepuppy says: ‘Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis’ (NEAT) is about your metabolism when doing activities that we wouldn’t normally or formally call sports or exercise. This includes walking to the shops, looking after young children or doing … Read More
Post No.: 0357 Furrywisepuppy says: After exploring libertarianism in Post No.: 0315, we can compare it with liberalism. John Locke is commonly known as the father of liberalism. Liberalism is a political and moral ideology based on liberty, … Read More
Post No.: 0356 Fluffystealthkitten says: The single-use plastic carrier bag charge in the UK, introduced since 2015, has been quite successful in decreasing the amount of plastic bags used. This was mentioned in Post No.: 0346. It’s a … Read More
Post No.: 0355 Furrywisepuppy says: Adults can be bad at it too(!) but children are particularly poor at self-discipline, delaying gratification and not impulsively living for just now, hence why they tend to find it hard to resist … Read More
Post No.: 0354 Furrywisepuppy says: Humans are overall a very social and egalitarian species – with extensive friendships and sharing beyond immediate family members being a common norm. Humans pair-bond in lasting intimate relationships – people are overwhelmingly … Read More
Post No.: 0353 Fluffystealthkitten says: Cons, confidence tricks, scams, hustles or swindles, conducted by fraudsters who might be called con artists, grifters, scammers or swindlers, typically exploit the greed, credulity, irresponsibility, desperation, lust, vanity, insecurity or other vulnerabilities … Read More
