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The Tricky Matter of Orthogenesis Teleology is the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve. In the field of biology, if you describe something as “evolving in order to…” or say “birds have wings so they can fly”, you are ...

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” — Henry Ford Failures provide opportunities for self reflection in one’s journey. Looking back and self retrospecting myself, I decided to write down my journey and the lessons learnt in ...

I’ve done the unthinkable. No coffee. No tea. No diet soda. Nothing. I’m on day nine— and it has been a surprising and fascinating journey. Why would I do such a thing? Well, I’ve been a heavy consumer of caffeine for 12 years now. I love Diet Dr. Pepper, and coffee, ...

I recently turned thirty on September 15, 2023, and this milestone feels different than any others. For me, it marks the end of an era where I could still be considered a youngster. It’s a realization that I’m no longer a boy but a man and there’s a sense of fear that comes with th...

It’s in many cases unobtrusive, or it could basically be a slight unsettling influence. It’s occasionally strange, or excruciatingly anguishing. Every now and then, it’s noteworthy. But it’s developing. Some of the time I mindful in the underlying portion of the day or I e...

Who doesn’t want an easy life? You go to work, do your job, return home, spend quality time with your loved ones, find your peace of mind, and seek happiness. Is that asking for too much? On the surface, it appears to be the bare minimum by any standards. Or does it? What you ge...

In this article we turn our attention to Stathis Stathopoulos a talented and unique musician making waves within the music industry. I asked Stahis a series of questions, here are his responses: Tell us a little about yourself, where your from, grew up, what H.S./College you attended, etc. I&r...

A few years ago, my life was engulfed in a storm of challenges. Domestic violence, the failure of my business, a divorce, and the struggles of single motherhood led me into a deep depression. In my search for relief, I turned to what I thought was my only hope: knowledge. Desperate for answers...

The reality is that girls and women experience sexism or misogyny in every walk of life, at every time of the day and night. We are victims. The general definition of ‘victim’ is “a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or acti...

The dynamics behind this define how a vehicle makes decisions and thereby how it behaves on the road. Whenever a team member adds new conditions and behaviors, we need to be sure that they fit into the overall logic and won’t cause anything unexpected to happen on the road. The more modules, a...

The Assault Weapons Ban, enacted in 1994 under President Bill Clinton, aimed to curb the proliferation of military-style semi-automatic firearms in civilian hands. The legislation specifically targeted the sale and possession of certain firearms with detachable magazines and a range of cosmetic feat...

“You have a small accent?” I hear as I order a latte over the sound of bustling morning traffic through the coffee shop. This is my favorite thing to hear (not). I smile that sort of embarrassed smile as I respond in French. I can feel my cheeks blush with heat through the crisp morning ...