Abida Awais
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How Reversing Earth's Rotation Would Change Our Planet. AI-Generated.
Stand on the equator, and you will be moving at 1,670 kilometers per hour, quicker than the speed of sound. That's how rapidly Earth rotates on its axis from west to east, and this rotation is largely responsible for the distribution of every desert, forest, and swamp on the planet.
By Abida Awais2 years ago in Earth
HOW the Brain Works and WHY It’s Important to Keep It Health. AI-Generated.
Did you know that our brain doesn't feel pain? If we were jabbed within the brain, we wouldn't feel anything because the brain doesn't feel pain. This is because the brain itself lacks pain receptors, although the surrounding tissues and structures within the head do have them. That's why we can experience migraines or headaches, but the brain tissue itself remains pain-free.
By Abida Awais2 years ago in Humans
How and Why Humans Struggle with Rationality and Tribalism. AI-Generated.
--- Humans are not the most rational creatures. We make choices based mostly on emotions rather than facts, and we're regularly guided by tribal instincts. Our brains evolved to help us survive, not necessarily to help us be factually accurate. As a result, we often respond better to social and tribal dynamics than to intellectual analysis.
By Abida Awais2 years ago in Families
HOW TO SURVIVE AN ASTEROID IMPACT. AI-Generated.
What a brilliant day, but hold up a moment, can you see that peculiar thing in the sky? No time to form a wish—it's a space rock, not a shooting star. The chances of seeing a huge meteorite drop are exceptionally low, but it's still great to know what to do if it ever happens. Welcome to the virtual reality survival course.
By Abida Awais2 years ago in Earth
HOW Science and Faith Coexist. AI-Generated.
Introduction Science has undoubtedly been incredibly productive in the last few years, and many consider it one of the greatest intellectual achievements of the past 500 years. This success has led to a great deal of confidence and optimism about the power of science. One extreme form of this confidence is known as scientism. Bertrand Russell, one of the last century's great atheists, articulated this view well:
By Abida Awais2 years ago in Humans
How Psychology Changed Your Life?. AI-Generated.
Psychology can improve your relationships, heal emotional wounds, and help you face difficult situations. But did you know that psychology can even save your life? There's a lot you might not know about how the human mind can put you in danger or help you escape it. Here are some psychological truths that could save your life.
By Abida Awais2 years ago in Humans
