Jonathan Kendall
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What is 'the wall'?
Appraising a ubiquitous feature among modern folk. → Read More
Will humans form emotional bonds to robots? Probably — especially if they’re cuddly.
In the coming decades robots with increasingly advanced AI, and human-like appearances, are poised to challenge us on what it means to be human. If we develop emotional relationships with them, as some studies seem to suggest is possible, we may be in for a future of a new kind of mixed relationship. → Read More
Have 'sexual interludes' obscured the path to love?
Getting to love is "daunting" for millennials, says dating coach Susan Winter → Read More
Have 'sexual interludes' obscured the path to love?
Getting to love is "daunting" for millennials, says dating coach Susan Winter → Read More
Originally Poe envisioned a parrot, not a raven
By his mid-30s, Edgar Allan Poe was not only weary by the hardships of poverty, but also regularly intoxicated — by more than just macabre visions. Despite this, the Gothic writer lucidly insisted that there was still a method to his madness when it came to devising poems. In an essay titled "The Philosophy of Composition," published in 1846 in Graham's Magazine, Poe divulged how his creative… → Read More
Originally Poe envisioned a parrot, not a raven
One of America's most famous poems, The Raven, was written on one fell swoop — it took Edgar Allan Poe much calculation. For instance, the avian subject of the poem was not originally a raven. It was a parrot. → Read More
Could Kevin Hart have 'evolved' since posting his controversial tweets? Yes, says science.
Decade-old tweets by Kevin Hart, directed at gay men, have recently enflamed controversy. However, 2016 studies suggest that people's outlook and opinions can dramatically change over time. It is possible he "evolved" in the last 10 years. → Read More
Could marijuana help the first Martians with anxiety?
The first human colonists on Mars are expected to endure intense amounts of stress while adapting to the planet. Since their maintaining mental wellbeing is critical for successful colonization efforts, cannabis use may help with increased anxiety, as recent studies suggest. → Read More
Why millions of Americans didn’t vote during the midterms
This year'd midterm election saw only 49 percent of eligible voters hit the booths. However, this was a record high. Since it's for the collective good for as many voters to participate as possible, we may need to change the time of year elections are held to better suit modern demographics. → Read More
'The Cove' director's next project? Dolphin sanctuaries in the Pacific Northwest
Louie Psihoyos — the director of the Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove — is scouting out locations for his latest project, a real-life dolphin sanctuary. → Read More
How augmented reality will make street art come to life
A moving mural by street artist Eduardo Kobra is one of the first fruits of a revolution about to take the art world by storm. → Read More
How augmented reality will make street art come to life
A moving mural by street artist Eduardo Kobra is one of the first fruits of a revolution about to take the art world by storm. → Read More
Google publishes A.I. code of ethics after Pentagon project debacle
Google recently announced that it would end its participation in Project Maven after its current contract expires. It will also publish a set of ethical guidelines for future use of artificial intelligence, but is this too little too late to save the tech firm from the public’s eroding trust? → Read More