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Permian Mass Extinction: A Still-Unexplained Calamity

What caused the Permian mass extinction? How long did it last and how many species did it eliminate? The Permian mass extinction was the most devastating of the Big Five mass extinction events in the history of life on earth, eliminating 96% of the species. Scientists attribute it to the sudden warming of the climate as a result of the increased concentration of carbon in the air. Read about the Permian mass extinction, its causes and effects on the animal kingdom.

Purusha: Meaning the Example of a Farmer

What is the purusha meaning? How does The Bhagavad Gita explain the concept of Purusha, or the soul? Purusha’s meaning is, simply put, the soul. Krishna explains this in terms of a farmer and a field. The farmer is the physical body the farmer is connected to, and it is tempoerry. His soul, or Purusha, is permanent and is his true self. Read more about Purusha and its meaning in The Bhagavad Gita.

Theist Arguments: Why They Don’t Hold Up to Scrutiny

What are theist arguments? What are the main theist arguments, and why don’t they hold up? Theist arguments present ideas as to why God exists. There’s a whole group of arguments that attempt to do this, and they ignore things like logic and evidence, and depend on abstract ideas. Read more about theist arguments and why they don’t work.

Theories of Extinction: Natural or Catastrophic?

What are the two major theories of extinction? How do they explain the mass extinctions that have happened on planet Earth? Which theory holds more weight? Theories of extinction can be categorized into two major schools of thought: catastrophism and uniformitarianism. Catastrophists believe extinctions happen as a result of major catastrophes. Uniformitarians, on the other hand, believe in a gradual process of extinction due to evolution. Keep reading to learn about theories of extinction and how they were developed.

Proof There Is No God: Why God Is Logically Unlikely

Is there proof there is no God? How likely is it that God exists? In The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins explains that while we don’t have definitive proof there is no God, it is extremely unlikely. Particularly when it comes to creationism, arguments tend to be extremely weak. Keep reading to find out whether or not there’s proof there is no God.

The Tea Party Movement: Core Beliefs and Ideas

What was the Tea Party movement? What are the beliefs of the Tea Party movement and how do these beliefs continue to shape conservative values? The Tea Party movement was founded in 2009 and focused on fiscal conservatism. Fundamentally, the Tea Party believed that their rightful place in the social hierarchy was being taken away, and they were losing their path to the American Dream. Read more about the Tea Party movement and how it shaped conversative values.

Milton Friedman: Taxes, Capitalism, and Inequality

Mastering Investments and Taxes To Build Wealth

What does Milton Friedman say on taxes? How does Friedman suggest taxes should work? According to Milton Friedman, taxes should be at a flat rate. He argues against a progressive income tax and indicated that a flat tax would reduce deductions and close loopholes. Read more about Milton Friedman, taxes, and changing the system.

Mass Extinction Timeline: History of Life on Earth

What marked the start of the mass extinction timeline? How many mass extinction events were there and how did they affect our planet? The mass extinction timeline dates back to the end of the Ordovician period-beginning of the Silurian period. After the Ordovician extinction, there were four more extinction events, the most recent one being the dinosaur extinction 65 million years ago. Here is a brief overview of the mass extinction timeline and the planetary effects of each extinction event.

The Bayou Corne Sinkhole Disaster: Who’s to Blame?

What was the Bayou Corne sinkhole disaster? What happened and what did it mean for the people who lived in Bayou Corne? In Bayou Corne, an environmental disaster lead to a sinkhole. Louisiana is staunchly pro-business and pro-energy, and residents of Bayou Corne blamed the government instead of the company at fault, Texas Brine. Read more about the Bayou Corne sinkhole disaster and what happened.

NASA Goals: An Example of 4DX in Action

What does it look like when you start implementing The 4 Disciplines of Execution? How do NASA goals show the first discipline? NASA goals have been known for being big, long-term, strategic visions. To accomplish them, NASA has to pursue them with the focused intensity of the first discipline in 4DX. Read on for more about NASA goals and how they demonstrate the 4DX framework.