Humanity
Humanity
Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside an Israeli embassy. It is our loss he is no longer with us. Content Warning.
The horror of it is beyond my capacity to describe. On Sunday afternoon, a US air force airman named Aaron Bushnell doused himself in gasoline outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC and lit himself on fire. His phone was propped on the ground nearby, livestreaming to Twitch. “I will no longer be complicit in genocide,” Bushnell said. “I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest. But compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it’s not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal.” Then he set fire to his body and screamed, “Free Palestine.” Bushnell died at a nearby hospital some nine hours later. He was 25.
By Kelly Munala Brookes3 years ago in FYI
STORMS THAT KILL
Welcome to another episode of Top 10s! I'm your interim host, Carl Smallwood—Carl with a K, followed by Smallwood spelled exactly as it sounds. Today, we delve into 10 of the most extraordinary storms throughout history. Typically, when significant storms hit, media outlets emphasize record-breaking statistics to capture attention. However, these storms are more than just windy weather; they are powerful forces of nature capable of causing massive destruction. Let's explore 10 insane storms that have left their mark on history.
By Zachary Todd Wilson3 years ago in FYI
Labour mobilises for protest, tanker drivers strike triggers fuel queues. Content Warning.
Okechukwu Nnodim, Deborah Tolu-Kolawole and Dare Olawin The organised Labour on Monday began mobilising its members for a nationwide protest slated for February 27 and 28 over the cost of living crisis in the country.
By Jeremy Rivi 3 years ago in FYI
Déjà Vu: A Glimpse into the Mechanics of Memory
Have you ever stepped into a new place and felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity wash over you? That eerie sensation is known as déjà vu, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists and captivated curious minds for centuries. But what exactly causes this strange feeling, and what can it tell us about the inner workings of our minds?
By Abdullah Yousuf3 years ago in FYI
Unraveling the Mystery: The Science Behind the Mandela Effect
Have you ever vividly remembered something from your past, only to realize that it never actually happened that way? Or perhaps you've been shocked to discover that a commonly held belief or memory is completely false? Welcome to the bizarre world of the Mandela Effect.
By Abdullah Yousuf3 years ago in FYI
Science & Religion
Many present day scientists think that religion can never come to terms with science. Studies of the relationship between religion and science have traditionally assumed that any conflict that exists is based on epistemology. This assumption is built into the history of Western academic thought, the founding of sociology itself, as well as the common definitions of religion used by social scientists.
By Rahab Kimondo3 years ago in FYI
Mystery. Content Warning.
Ray Grisser This episode occurred on 15 April 2005. Envision an individual leaves his home for office. Completes his work. phone calls his girlfriend before abruptly disappearing. He also isn't lost to the point that after some time some sign about him or his passing might be found. Rather, he vanishes so that even following fifteen years no hint of him has been found.
By ASHOKKUMAR3 years ago in FYI
Life & Technology
Despite the high-profile nature of the current ‘digital divide’ debate, academic understanding of who is making little or no use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) remains weak. Indeed much of the discussion surrounding the digital divide has concentrated on the characteristics of those individuals who are using ICTs or, at best, simply pathologised the ‘have nots’ in terms of individual deficits. Yet developing a systematic and objective understanding of individuals’ non-use of new technologies constitutes a major challenge for those seeking to map and understand the social realities of the ‘information age’.
By Rahab Kimondo3 years ago in FYI
