Andres Bellot·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Culture Of Debate: Seeking Truth Through Constructive EngagementDebate is essential to human communication and a cornerstone of democratic societies. It is a means through which ideas are explored, challenged, and refined. However, the culture surrounding debates can significantly influence their effectiveness and the quality of discourse. The culture of debate, the disposition of interlocutors to accept opposing…Discussion4 min readDiscussion4 min read
Zhanxi "Quinn" Ni·1 day agoMy Dearest,[reposted from https://ni-zhanxi.medium.com/my-dear-56d54c07451f] There is no doubt that the social contract in America today facilitates systemic racism. …Discussion3 min readDiscussion3 min read
Jeannie.Chambers·1 day agoMember-onlyAgree to DisagreeCowardice or Noble? “The devil is compromise.” Henrik Ibsen I recently wrote an article of Henrik Ibsen’s quotes, but I left this one out because I wanted to focus on the topic of compromise, or as the title states, “Agree to Disagree” Agreeing to disagree is not the same thing as sitting on the fence. A…Discussion4 min readDiscussion4 min read
Lindsay Duncan·2 days agoMember-onlyIs death something to be feared?Do you fear Death? I don’t fear death, only how it might happen because I don’t like pain. We all hope to die whilst sleeping and blissfully unaware. These days I think more as to the what happens after, but not for me… for my daughter. My colleague laughed at…Discussion4 min readDiscussion4 min read
Niguanta·2 days agoIs it time?What time is it? I need more time. You’re wasting my time! Time is money. I don’t have time. It takes time. Time, time, time, have you noticed how ‘time’ pops up at least once a day in our conversations? My time is precious, time flies, time heals. We get…Discussion3 min readDiscussion3 min read
Ananda Rahayu Putri·3 days agoGender Inequality Between Males and FemalesWhen I was in senior high school, I had a male friend. He just lost his cat back then, and I know how precious that cat was to him. But, I never saw him cry after his cat passed away, even once. So I asked him, “Don’t you feel sad…Discussion3 min readDiscussion3 min read
Amy H. Chiu·4 days agoWho Are You? Why Do You Matter, Even?by Amy H. Chiu #WhatIsAWoman An absolutely wonderful documentary. If I were to have kids in the future, this is something I’d challenge them to watch after they turn 18. Why use the word “challenge,” you may ask. This is because the documentary touches upon rooted questions regarding gender and…Discussion3 min readDiscussion3 min read
Sam Parmar·4 days agoExamining SAS: Shedding Light on the Programming Language’s Limitations5 reasons why SAS poses challenges for programmers — SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a programming language that has been widely used in the field of data analysis and statistical modeling for several decades. However, despite its popularity and longevity, SAS has its fair share of critics who argue that it is a horrible programming language. …Discussion3 min readDiscussion3 min read
Vandi·5 days agoMaking the Most of Design Reviews“…so, any feedback? or questions?” I think most of us have experienced the deafening silence that follows when we present our designs for review. Especially in remote working environment, it feels like we’re disconnected halfway through our presentation. We anxiously check if we’re still audible to the room, and… “Yes…Discussion5 min readDiscussion5 min read
Thomas Henry·4 days agoIraq and Syria Engage in Talks to Combat Cross-Border Drug TradeIraq and Syria have initiated discussions aimed at addressing the pressing issue of cross-border drug trade between the two countries. Recognizing the detrimental impact of drug trafficking on society, the governments of Iraq and Syria are collaborating to develop comprehensive strategies to combat this illicit trade. …Discussions3 min readDiscussions3 min read
