Should people be immortal? Do you ever considered being immortal? People live longer and longer, health care is much better every year and technology is so powerfull nowaday. What if one day someone would tell us he know how to make people immortal? I suppose it is not the topic which you think about the most, but lets check out if would it be so awesome thing as it seems to be in the beginning. Questions: 1. Do you think it is a good idea for people to be immortal? 2. If you could choose how long to live right now, in good health and with your friends and family, what is your personal answer? 3. What would you like your future to look like?
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The sharing economy Attachment 1 sharing economy, source: “https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sharing-economy-1.jpg” I am preety sure we can point out a lot of things we bought but they turned out to be useless and not needed, for example a new shirt, the latest smartphone or a new car. There can be even such things which we did not buy but it turned out to be unnecessary over time, like additional room in our house when our child moved out. For some people, these things or rooms may seem useless, but for others they may be an assets. Thanks to the Internet we can generate profits by sharing unused resources. Nowadays it is easier because thanks to websites and social media we can easily sell or buy used goods. This is known as the shared economy. Attachment 2 internet market, source: "https://www.newseria.pl/files/_uploaded/glownekonf_350672848,w_580,_small.jpg" Platforms such as Olx or Allegr...
For centuries, people have been looking for different symbols and hidden meanings in everyday objects. Superstitions about the countless number of symbols that are supposed to bring good luck have survived to our times. Let me present to you a few of the most common lucky symbols around the world. https://i.pinimg.com/236x/57/51/3a/57513a4bfcf6fe28b8b6e1c6115cfd83.jpg 1. Four-clover leaf The four-leaf clover is a symbol with roots in Ireland. Celtic druids regarded the clover as an amulet that helped them see the approaching evil spirits. Clover gave them magical protection and each leaf signified faith, hope, love and happiness. In the Middle Ages children carried a four-leaf clover with them hoping to attract fairies. https://i.pinimg.com/564x/07/71/82/077182e7c542285e36c531cfb004f22c.jpg 2. Horseshoe When blacksmithing began to develop such everyday items as horseshoes appeared. Blacksmiths worked with fire, they tamed it, so they were associated with dealings with the devil. Ther...
Take a look at the recently added Ted video “How do personality tests work?”. Let me know if you like it and what do you think about these kinds of tests. 1. What is your overall opinion on personality tests? Is it worth doing them? 2. Have you ever heard of the 16 Personalities Test? 3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? Or maybe are you an ambivert?
Many of us are not happy about the idea that our future could already be determined. Imagine the world, where every your action is the result of already taken actions. Being unable to shape and influence your destiny at a given moment might sound disturbing. The reality might not necessarily be that grim. In order to better understand what I am getting at, watch the video: Questions: · Did you know about Butterfly effect before? Looking back, can you recall occurrences of what could be Butterfly effect? · Can you give examples of some complex reality models? How they compare to weather prediction science, as portrayed in the video? · What do you think about the idea that the future could be predetermined? Should it be true, can it change the way we live?
People’s history is ultimately tied to weapons. We have used them ever since, for tasks like hunting and protection from wild animals. Unfortunately, our intents were not always so pure. As people started to fight among one another, the shape of weapons also changed to reflect a new enemy. The arms race has resulted in the creation of weaponry, capable of erasing entire nations. Such immense power is becoming more popular, even in smaller communities and neighbourhoods. It seems that the accessibility of those tools can pose a serious threat to peace and harmony, which most of us desire to preserve. However, things are not as grave as it might look at the first glance. We are not alone. There are peacekeepers, who wish to risk their health and lives, in order to protect what they love and care about. Military, police and even determined, self-organized individuals mobilize with the same equipment , which is thought to cause only evil. Certainly, not always...