Tag: Dangerous

Asked by the New York Times in 2023 what books he avoids, novelist Aleksandar Hemon replied with lettered-class oblige: “No advice books, least of all self-help manuals…” The moment a category is pinned on something — a person, a type of literatur...

Why do men seem so hellbent to start one war after another? Do you ever wonder that as we witness conflict seemingly every time we leave the house — or certainly every time we see the news? This is one of the central conversations that takes places in Season 7 of Outlander —...

Since the news broke of Trump’s indictment in connection with the classified documents he misappropriated in 2021, I have been reading the reactions of Republicans. I was disgusted that most of them chose to condemn the indictments before even reading the details. I was frightened by...

Joy rides are not for me. Joy rides do not give me joy — they give me nausea. But if you ask me to bungee jump from a steep cliff face or zip line from one mountain ridge to another or cross one of the most dangerous bridges in the world? Now I’m listening. Hunza is n...

To clearly understand what it going on with the climate in your region, and to understand how it may impact your life choices, next week, next season, and in the years to come, it helps to conduct a thought experiment, one that, with the help of AI, could become a powerful tool for both scientists a...

Asked by the New York Times in 2023 what books he avoids, novelist Aleksandar Hemon replied with lettered-class oblige: “No advice books, least of all self-help manuals…” The moment a category is pinned on something — a person, a type of literatur...

I didn’t go to the mountainous areas. I was surrounded by them while residing for a week in the great city of Tbilisi. I could see them on the hot air balloon ride, or from the cable car ride up to Turtle Lake. Oh god, not another cliche mountain metaphor. (Interestingly, my &ldqu...

Ireland, the land of green fields, friendly people, and…Dangerous cities? That’s right folks, while Ireland may be included in the Global Peace Index of the 15 safest countries in the world, don’t be fooled into thinking every nook and cranny of the Emerald Isle is all rainbows an...

Please note: The television show covered by this article is intended for mature audiences due to language / violence. Reader discretion advised. Also, Spoiler Warning: I’m delving into the filming locations for each episode, so naturally this will contain spoilers for the ent...

When we think of the Maldives, we think of relaxing on white, sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and, of course, snorkeling in the clear blue waters with colorful fish, sharks, stingrays and maybe even dolphins. But it’s important to be aware of some less-friendly creatures who look beneath th...

The rational investor cares about one thing; total investment returns. Total returns for stock market investors = capital gains + dividends — investment fees & taxes All that matters is, what is my account balance? If you have a $100,000 portfolio, the $100,000 is all we should care ...

You can go on repeating to yourself that your desires are the problem. Heck, you could probably even build yourself a cabin, create an organic farm, and live a whole lifetime without a single craving. But that certainly can’t make you fully awake. It won’t even pull out the root of...

I’ll bet you thought that construction or coal mining was the most dangerous profession, but it turns out that the vast majority of non-fatal injuries happen to healthcare workers. Not only do nurses have back and other orthopedic injuries much more often than construction workers — nurs...

Whenever I scroll through social media, YouTube or my news feed, there are endless articles and videos about open relationships and polyamory. Even on dating apps, I’ve come across many profiles of guys or joint couple profiles openly stating that they are non-monogamous and in open relationsh...

As previously explained, artificial intelligence (AI) is just processing data and returning similar training instances¹. This can become dangerous when its results are used to automatically trigger actions that might harm people. This is called automation, which “reduces human interv...

‘The Most Dangerous Game,’ a short story by Richard Connell, tells the harrowing tale of a hunter named Rainsford who finds himself in danger after falling off a ship and swimming to what appears to be an abandoned island. He comes across another hunter named Zaroff on the island who, af...

In May 2023, the European Parliament hosted its “Beyond Growth” conference, inspired by the concepts of “degrowth” and “post-growth.” The basic idea is that the world faces an extensive ecological crisis. To solve this, advanced economies, like the USA and Europe,...

In May 2023, the European Parliament hosted its “Beyond Growth” conference, inspired by the concepts of “degrowth” and “post-growth.” The basic idea is that the world faces an extensive ecological crisis. To solve this, advanced economies, like the USA and Europe,...

As a geological enthusiast, the phenomenon of Mount Toba cracking open the Earth stands as one of the most captivating chapters in Earth’s intricate history. Nestled in the heart of Sumatra, Indonesia, Mount Toba is home to one of the planet’s most powerful super volcanoes, whose catacly...

Imagine this: Everything’s going well. You feel healthy. Happy. Even high. (Mostly because you’re smoking weed.) Your friends are funny. The music is good. The weather is nice. But as soon as you finish your blunt or clear your bong, your typically inconspicuous contact lenses, intended ...

Recently, the Kingdom of Thailand legalized kratom and marijuana for medicinal use and research, partially reversing a ban that has been in place since 1943. Those who produce, distribute, or do research on these drugs will need a special license. Users (patients) will need a prescription. Recreatio...

This tragedy has continued to play out for decades, but has worsened sharply since 2014 when illegally manufactured, highly potent fentanyl was introduced to American drug markets. Many of the same traits that make fentanyl an attractive drug for illegal suppliers and Mexican traffickers c...

The spread of misinformation and disinformation, especially regarding health topics, has become a significant public health concern. Social media allows unverified — and often downright dangerous — health claims to spread at an unprecedented rate. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) i...