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Ren-Chung Yu

21/05/2023 at 14:03 pm

Prejudice. How do we overcome it?

We form stereotypes about other groups – perhaps to help make sense of a complex world. But stereotypes can lead to prejudice. This happens when we form faulty generalisations about other groups, and develop negative feelings towards them. Prejudices can be harmful – potentially causing hurtful personal interactions, and structural discrimination. Can we overcome prejudice – and how?

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William Fan

21/05/2023 at 15:51 pm

Fasting, Neurogenesis, and Brain Health

In this episode of HealthGamerGG host Dr. K discusses the research and theory behind the correlation between fasting and neurogenesis. Dr. K makes the claim that fasting may be the key factor for building new neural pathways and changing your behavior. In this board, we will uncover the research behind this idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAjI3uwmDtU&ab_channel=HealthyGamerGG

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Howard K

25/05/2023 at 16:35 pm

Can Opinions Change

This board explores the research around changing your opinions and what external factors contribute to changing opinions.

@chrisc

03/05/2023 at 03:18 am

Is mouthwash bad for you?

TikTok freaked me out the other day. I must know the truth.

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Anatoly Bear

22/04/2021 at 10:49 am

Is Honey Toxic When Heated?

Is honey toxic when cooked? Every once in a while I have a commenter pops up telling me that honey is toxic when cooked. The thought is that honey changes form with heating (this part is true) and that then it is toxic.

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William Fan

29/01/2023 at 10:45 am

Understanding Citations and other Scientometrics for evaluating paper strength

A broad board used to examine different methodologies or understandings of scientific metrics that can help define or communicate the strength of a paper.

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Karen Marriott

13/11/2022 at 14:45 pm

Election Security and Legitimacy

The security of voting systems is essential to ensure a legitimate and trustworthy election. It is crucial that tools and procedures are put in place to safeguard the voting process. Common best practices should be adopted to ensure a transparent, free and fair election.

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Karen Marriott

30/08/2022 at 05:22 am

Masks and their Effectiveness

There is an urgent need to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of wearing masks to protect public health from COVID-19 infection

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William Fan

15/08/2022 at 20:34 pm

Does the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) reduce Inflation?

The newly enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has mixed reviews on whether it will likely reduce the rapid inflation in the US. This board will review economist commentaries of the IRA.

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Karen Marriott

01/08/2022 at 12:44 pm

How Spending Time in Nature Impacts Our Cognitive Abilities

Our ancestors evolved in wild settings and relied on the environment for survival, and this may explain our innate drive to connect with nature. This board highlights articles linking nature exposure to improved cognitive abilities and critical thinking among humans.

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