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Using scientific thinking to criticize religious belief and argue for atheism, Richard Dawkins urges readers to explore the conflict between faith and reason and to rethink their own beliefs.   “When one person suffers from delusions, they are called insane. When a large number of people are delusional, it is called religion.” Richard Dawkins borrows from Robert Persig to describe religion...

Drones are a revolutionary technology with a wide range of applications, including military, agriculture, filming, and delivery. However, they can also pose security concerns and safety incidents, making regulation and accountability important.   In recent years, we’ve been seeing more and more coverage of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on TV and in other media. When drones...

This article explores the origin and evolution of chickens, starting with the classic question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? It compares Darwin’s theory of natural selection with Chomsky’s brain byproduct theory, and discusses whether the origin of life is a product of evolution through various evidence of language, evolution, and adaptation.   “Which came first, the...

Technology starts with a purpose, not just an invention, and as such cannot be value-neutral. The argument goes that the responsibility for the impact of technology lies with the people who create or use it, not the technology itself.   We live in a world of technology. Look around you. Right now, I have a TV, a laptop, a smartphone, an electronic watch, and a cell phone charger. None of...

Based on the arguments of Brian Christian and Bill Gates, robot taxes have been proposed as a solution to the problem of job losses, but there is debate about their effectiveness, their potential to stifle technological progress, and the difficulty of implementing them in different countries.   Brian Christian argues that humans need to find the jobs that only humans can do and develop them...

Despite the practicality and accuracy that digital watches offer, analog watches are still preferred by many people for their visual simplicity, the way they represent the passage of time through the movement of the hands, and the complex emotional connection they evoke.   Rolex, Armani, Omega, Cartier – these are some of the most recognizable wristwatch brands you’ve probably...

Despite the advent of the digital age, paper still plays an important role in our daily lives. Some of the reasons why paper is here to stay include its historical first-mover advantage, the convenience of writing and recording, the sensory experience, and its legal reliability. Whether paper can ever be completely replaced is still uncertain.   In 1945, V. Bush, writing in The Atlantic...

This article addresses the ethical issues and scientific validity of animal testing, emphasizing that the benefits to humans are not significant, calling for the need for and development of alternative testing methods, and presenting a deontological ethic in which all life is to be respected.   Animal testing is any experiment or scientific procedure performed on animals for scientific...

In an era where games are dominating the Android app charts, beginners to game development often wonder whether Unreal Engine or Unity Engine is the right choice for them. In this article, we’ll compare their graphics, platforms, programming difficulty, cost, and more to help you make the right choice.   If you look at the Android app popularity charts, the top 10 are all games. For...