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The True Role of Politicians

As previously noted, the theoretical purpose of a politician is to make informed decisions about complex issues on behalf of the public. These decisions are supposed to reflect the will of the people and to serve their best interests. Politicians are allegedly better equipped to…

The Purpose of a Politician

One of the simplest answers is that politicians make difficult and complex…

Are Humans Smarter Than Other Animals?

Humans’ perception of intelligence is based on our own…

Finding Peace in a Divided Society

There are a surprising number of similarities between some groups of people who seem completely…

Are We Creative?

Very few humans are creative, but almost all humans are good at imitating. Imitation is a special skill that has allowed humans to reproduce rapidly and dominate the planet. We can imitate other humans, but we can also imitate animals as well. However, sometimes imitation is mistaken for creativity…