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Alien Life? Why The Drake Equation Fails

Written by William M Briggs

Most of us have seen the Drake equation, in one its many forms, which purports to put a number on how many alien civilizations have iPhones. There has been much discussion on the original and its variants since Drake first published in 1961.

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Stolen Childhood Joy – Today’s Hidden Dopamine Trap

Written by Midwestern Doctor

Modern children’s content (especially fast-paced YouTube shows like CoComelon) is engineered to maximize watch time through rapid cuts and constant dopamine triggers, creating addictive patterns in toddlers that lead to overstimulation, irritability, and severe tantrums, and when screens are removed.

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Medical Guilds are Bad Medicine

Written by Dr. Robert W. Malone

In a broad, metaphorical sense (as often used by economists like Milton Friedman or in historical analyses), the term “guild” refers to professional organizations and regulatory bodies that function like traditional medieval guilds.

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A.I. is asked: Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

Written by Dr. Robert W. Malone

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (often abbreviated as RFK Jr.) is an American environmental lawyer, author, and political figure who became one of the most prominent critics of corporate and governmental corruption in the realms of health, environment, and public policy.

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