Chasing the Why
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Philosophy
Reality or Simulation? Nick Bostrom
There’s a topic and a question that’s come up at least once in every friend group: "Is what we call…
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History
A Financial Collapse: The 2008 Economic Crisis
Every year seems to have that one defining event, doesn't it? When we say 1789, we think of the French…
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Culture/Arts
The Poet of Conscience and Society: Tevfik Fikret
If you only know Tevfik Fikret from school textbooks and a few scattered lines of verse, you’ve likely found him…
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History
Why Was Prince Mustafa Executed?
In our previous articles, we discussed the death of Suleiman the Magnificent’s favorite son, Prince Mehmed. We explored whether his…
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Culture/Arts
A Reading Guide: Thinking, Fast and Slow
Welcome to our new series! In this series, we’ll be diving into the works of some truly great minds—ranging from…
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History
In the Shadow of Desert Storm: The 1991 Gulf War
Would you like to take a quick trip back through recent history? If your answer is yes, then today is…
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Animals
Flightless Seabirds: Penguins
Flightless seabirds—it’s not exactly a common way to describe a bird, is it? Yet, this phrase perfectly captures the essence…
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Biology
Can Germs Get Germs?
The word "germ" usually sets off alarm bells in our minds. It typically conjures up images of harmful bacteria or…
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Biology
Playing with Genes: Are GMOs Really as Bad as We Think?
When we hear the term "Genetically Modified Organism," most of us jump straight to agricultural crops and the food on…
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Philosophy
Analytic Philosophy: The Language, Logic, and Quest for Clarity of Thought
If you’re one of those epic readers who follows our philosophy posts religiously, there’s a good chance you’ve already checked…
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