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Why does filmmaking require the collaboration of more than just the director and actors?

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  There are four stages of filmmaking: planning, pre-production, production, and post-production, each of which requires the collaboration of a number of staff and technicians in addition to the director and actors. They play a crucial role in the completeness and quality of the movie, which is what makes it possible to present a meaningful work to the public.   Introduction Movies are...

What is the historical significance of alcohol, what are its negative health effects, and what does humanity gain and lose from it?

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In honor of Wine Day on October 14, let’s take a look at the historical significance of alcohol and its impact on human life. Alcohol can provide joy and social bonding, but excessive drinking can harm your health, negatively affecting your liver, digestive system, bones, brain, and more. Moderation is necessary.   October 14 is called “Wine Day” because lovers share a bottle of wine...

Why has ceramics stood the test of time, and how has glazing affected it?

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Ceramics have been used from prehistoric times to modern times, and glazing has greatly improved their durability, hygiene, electrical conductivity, and aesthetic value. Glazing is an important technique for smoothing the surface of ceramics, making them impermeable to water and electricity, and giving them a variety of colors to increase their practical and aesthetic value.   One of the...

Will overwhelming worry bring you down, or can being prepared make you better?

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This article discusses how excessive worry can make you less confident and skeptical of your actions, but it can also have a positive side effect of making you more prepared for different variables. Experience and examples are used to show that while excessive worry can hinder fulfillment and success, appropriate worry can prevent problems and lead to better outcomes.   On an unseasonably...

Why Can’t I Stop Sacrificing Myself for Others and Being Conscious of What Others Think?

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This article is about how I came to recognize my tendency to give too much to others and sacrifice myself as a downside. He realizes that he needs to live for himself in the future, based on his experience of being self-conscious about what others think of him, which has damaged his lifestyle and even his financial situation.   Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. You have a lot...

Is accepting Syrian refugees a national duty or an emotional decision that jeopardizes the safety and economic stability of our own citizens?

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The refugee crisis caused by the Syrian civil war has sparked global debate. While accepting refugees is seen as a humanitarian responsibility, there are concerns about intercultural conflicts, religious issues, competition for resources, and the potential for ISIL to infiltrate undercover. Accepting refugees can negatively impact the safety and well-being of its own citizens, and a balance must...

What’s the truth about pore care and how effective are different pore reduction methods?

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Although many different methods of pore care claim to be effective, the size of your pores is something that’s determined at birth, and it’s impossible to permanently reduce it. Pore care products and dermatological treatments may give you temporary results, but in the long run, they can be harmful to your skin.   There”s a skin problem that women all over the world suffer...

Does Science Progress by a Single Paradigm Shift? (Limitations and Complementarities of Kuhn’s Theory)

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  This article analyzes the inapplicability of Thomas Kuhn’s theory of scientific revolutions to all fields of science, using examples from optics, evolutionary theory, mathematics, and biology, and points out the limitations of his paradigmatic theory and suggests a pluralist complement.   Introduction The philosopher of science Thomas Samuel Kuhn explained how science progresses...

Will Google and Apple’s openness and closure, Roman roads and China’s Great Wall, repeat?

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  The Roman road and the Great Wall of China symbolize openness and closure, respectively, and this is repeated in Google and Apple’s open source sharing and non-sharing policies. While Google has grown rapidly due to its openness and capital, Apple has maintained its premium image with a closed strategy. However, it is possible that Google’s openness and competitiveness will be...

Is the nature of science pure rationality or does it also have irrational elements?

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This article discusses the nature of science, focusing on the theories of Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper, and explores whether science is a system of knowledge in which irrational and rational elements coexist. It distinguishes between the activity and logic of science and analyzes how the status of science can be justified in the modern world.   In the modern world, science has become an...

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