Tag: Homo sapiens
On Fall Foliage, Nathan Lents Comes Up Short
There is nothing in the word “gift” that entails its having been given identically to all persons at all times. That’s not hard, actually.
Why Should a Baby Live?
My title is adapted from a 2012 article by two philosophers, Alberto Giubilini and Francesca Minerva.
On the Swamidass Hypothesis — The Cheese Stands Alone
We have a lonely hypothesis standing by itself in the center of the room, which no one, including its author, will own as true.
For Fire, Nature Obliges Us with Rapid Reflexes
One area where very fast nerve conduction is vital is vision, more specifically, in keeping the eyes fixed on some object in the field of vision while in motion.
American Museum of Natural History Cancels Teddy Roosevelt; Keeps Bust of Racist Director?
Last month, the American Museum of Natural History in New York City requested removal of an iconic statue of Theodore Roosevelt on horseback.