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In this post we present and originally analyze two excerpts from Hesiod‘s “Works and Days“. Continue reading “The consequences of Hubris in Human societies – The almost ‘prophetic’ word of Hesiod”
In this article we present and analyze an excerpt from Pindar, the lyrical poet. Continue reading “Pindar – Whatever takes place without God, it is better to stay in silence”
It is often said that Byzantium and the Byzantines were negative, if not inimical and hostile, to innovation. Continue reading “Is the evaluation of the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire as anti-innovative correct?”
In the animal kingdom, birds band together to ward off predators, and honeybees work collectively to benefit the entire hive. Animals of the human persuasion can act cooperatively too, at times, though this behavior is not completely understood. Continue reading “A new approach to an old question: How do we actually cooperate?”
New research published in Depression and Anxietyindicates that, unlike other anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder may have a direct effect on alcoholism. Continue reading “Social anxiety disorder may increase risk of alcoholism”
New University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. Continue reading “Influence of social media on children’s food intake”
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