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Why Is the World So Weird?

April 28, 2024

Quantum mechanics, mathematics, human consciousness…. whichever way you slice it, the universe is weird. How…

Collage depicting a globe surrounded by diverse elements, including a UFO, octopus, dragon, and scientific formulas. Why is the world so weird?

Food Justice

October 8, 2017

The number of chronically hungry people in the world is over 800 million, yet developed…

Illustration depicting food justice initiatives: community gardens, farmers markets, CSAs, and solidarity.

Infinity

March 7, 2010

 Infinity is a puzzling concept. Mathematicians say there are as many odd numbers as there…

Abstract swirling infinity symbols in glowing light

Paradoxes

January 17, 2010

A paradox is a persuasive argument that something, which we judge must be false, is…

Spiral clock face illustrating a paradox of time.

Math and the Mind

September 16, 2007

How does a bunch of grey matter in our skulls have the ability to solve…

Blackboard filled with complex mathematical formulas and equations. Illustrates the beauty of math.

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