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Substance Addiction: A Disease, Not a Matter of Free Will
by Zijun Zhou, July 27, 2025 In the 21st century, social technology and cultural advances have brought new challenges. One of the most serious is drug addiction, now a major public health and social issue. The latest statistics from the Addiction Group (2024) show that nearly 50 million Americans suffer from a substance addiction or…
A Psychological Approach to Understanding and Addressing the Implications of Discrimination
By Aviram Nessim, May 12, 2025 “Our future survival is predicated upon our ability to relate within equality.” – Audre Lorde Discrimination, in both its overt and covert forms, has been shown to negatively impact individuals and society alike. Beyond its immediate effects, such as increased stress and negative emotions, discrimination affects physical and mental…
Scattered Reflections: Haikus by Eli Olevsky
I. Melancholy & Memory Someday, I would likeTo run in a flower field.Then, I’d be happy. Every note, a tear.Crying seas of melodies,Pianos don’t float. Sunsets mark the end.A seasonal depression—Then the cold sets in. Cold, dead, leafless trees.Spines of their beautiful selves,Reborn in the spring. Down by the river,Reflections looking at you—What have you…
Threads of Being: Short Poems by Eli Olevsky
————————————————————————————————————– Seasons A Summer ending with a fallen leaf, A tree standing bare, lonely in a daze. Whispers of Autumn, the song of a thief, Blankets of warmth and light, gone in a haze. Beasts retreat amidst Winter descending, A father’s call, “Где ты, моя солнушка?” A sun hides, tired, in its gaze, relenting. “I’m…
The Appalling Reality of Bykov’s film The Fool; the Pitiable State of Modern Russian Society and the Prevalence of Human Apathy
by Maria Sazonova, May 17, 2023 Summary The film Fool, released in 2014 and directed by Yuri Bykov, received instant popularity and spurred nuanced discussion of the film’s creative execution and purpose. Fool, without further introduction, thrusts us into the severe and authentic reality of modern Russian society. In a small city N, at an…
Can AI Be Ethical?
by Shireen Zaman, May 17, 2024 Concerns over the alignment of artificial intelligence, or AI, to human goals, preferences, and values are at an all-time high as AI plays increasingly large roles in daily life and is starting to take up space in fields where all of the decision-making once belonged to humans. Researchers discuss…
Balancing Heart and Mind: The Dual Approach to Effective Animal Advocacy
by Emily Rubinov, May 10, 2024 Every act of animal abuse diminishes our collective humanity. We must work together to create a world free from cruelty and violence. – Sangdeun “Lek” Chailert. Our responsibility to protect animals is deeply rooted in our coexistence on Earth. As vital components of ecosystems, animals contribute significantly to biodiversity…
Ethical Horizons: Insights on Science and Society from George Orwell
by Emily Rubinov, February 14, 2024 In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the relevance of George Orwell’s essay “What is Science?” serves as a poignant beacon to navigate the complex landscape of scientific endeavors. Orwell’s insightful exploration underscores the moral imperatives intertwined with scientific pursuits, reminding us of the responsibilities that accompany technological and scientific…
The Perpetuation of Child Labor in the Cocoa Industry: A Critical Examination of Neglect and Corporate Accountability
by Eli Olevsky, May 3, 2024 Consider the chocolate bars you grew up eating. Many of us have fond memories associated with our favorite brands. An exposé by The Washington Post written by Peter Whoriskey and Rachel Siegel revealed that much of the cocoa we buy from major chocolate companies such as Mars, Nestlé, and…
Ethical Perspectives on the Rights of Disabled People and Animals: A Comparative Analysis of Eva Kittay and Peter Singer
by Eli Olevsky, May 3, 2023 The rights of animals and those of disabled people have long been an area of ethical discussion. While some argue that humans have an ethical duty to respect and safeguard the interests of the disabled and animals, others contend that human interests must always come first and resort to…
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