The two appear to be in cahoots. A tiny genetic advantage can lead to a biased environmental advantage, thanks to the Matthew and Multiplier effects. The Matthew Effect, named for a Biblical passage (Matthew 25:29) that describes continued abundance for an individual, supports the idea that ...
Two lawsuits were filed to block implementation of the SAVE repayment plan. One succeeded in getting a preliminary injunction, pending appeal. As a result, the U.S. Department of Education placed the 8 million borrowers in the SAVE repayment plan in an interest-free forbearance on July 19, 20...
When you look at how great ideas actually happen, the story is always, “Weusedto think the world was this way. We found out we were completely wrong, and that the world is actually quite different from what we thought.” (This is also at the heart of critical thinking, too.) These ...
In the 19th century, Thomas Jefferson proposed a new ciphering machine. It was a cylinder of discs mounted on a spindle. On the edge of each disc were the letters of the alphabet, arranged in random sequence. A cryptographer could align the discs to spell out a short message across the c...
lots of love and blessings, —Cynthia ___ Hi, Cynthia, I listened to your interview on the Gaia podcast today at work (so fascinating, by the way!) As you were telling the story about the rose, I thought to myself, “Oh, I’ve heard this story before. But wait, didn’t she ...
There are lots of couples around the world who cannot get pregnant because ofinfertility. These couples constitute 20%. Unfortunately, statistics don’t reveal how many of them decide to use the help of a surrogate mother. Those parents who decide in favor of this idea keep the birth of the...
Let the Good Times Roll When you are giving a critique, always start by emphasizing the good. This is the cardinal rule of effective critiquing, and I cannot emphasize this enough: always start by telling the writer what works and where the strengths lie. By doing this, you’re kicking ...
You may think you know the Scriptures, but until you know the dunamis miracle power of God, you are in biblical error. And that miracle power is Holy Spirit in action through humans. It is what and who Holy Spirit is. He is the power of God. And if Holy Spirit is present, all the...
At times when others doubted us, they advocated for us. They believed in us. And I still believe that I had few fans in my life greater than Martha Johns. These two were certainly one of a kind. Most people at Furman will not realize it, but we are all forever indebted to Martha ...
Now cast your mind back further in the day. What else happened that day? What irritated you earlier on? Maybe it was the way your child said they weren’t hungry, and then demanded you produce their breakfast while you were in the middle of yours. Perha ...