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Many struggle with the horror of #Hamas 's attack on Israelis and the subsequent hostage-taking, against the fierce Israeli military retaliation in #Gaza. Understanding the crisis is complex, and focusing on right or wrong oversimplifies the situation. buff.ly/sRRKs7e

What can we look forward to in a world where artificial intelligence plays a bigger role? What should we be concerned about? An AI expert provides some answers. buff.ly/Jo9hqty #AI

Modern medicine is genuinely remarkable: antibiotics and vaccines work. Pharmacology has helped create the longest, healthiest human lifespans, but a pill isn't always the full answer. buff.ly/qAC77jA #health

“Let food be your medicine” has been a common saying for ages. Can our desire for “natural” solutions to our health concerns be balanced with a thoughtful application of modern pharmacology? buff.ly/plr4SW0 #health

Can capitalism care about people? As the world’s dominant economic system, its strengths are clear—but so are its excesses. Is there a better way forward? buff.ly/pzKCcWy

Sharing personal information through digital apps, browsers, and messaging services has become a normal—and often unavoidable—part of modern life. But once we grasp the full scope of how our personal data is harvested and exploited, we may think again. buff.ly/LHqkDh5

“Religion provides people with a meaning system that helps them navigate through and understand an infinitely complex and uncertain world. It meets the fundamental need to comprehend the deepest problems of existence.” - (Michael Inzlicht et al.) buff.ly/ESnaW3H #religion

Is it possible to search for truth when it means different things to different people? buff.ly/XZi120F #Truth

Political leaders often promise change, but history shows it's hard to sustain. From Romania’s post-Communist shift to the Arab Spring, hopes for transformation have frequently ended in disappointment. Are limits to political change rooted in human nature? buff.ly/PafxiQq

People will sometimes endure incredible obstacles to practice their faith. Why is religious engagement so important to people? buff.ly/ESnaW3H

The fashion industry is riddled with ethical issues—everything from child labor, slavery, terrible working conditions, and even violence. How can consumers dress themselves while remaining true to their values? buff.ly/9eSbqje

Finding a drug that shifts your blood pressure doesn't answer the real question: why is it high in the first place? buff.ly/E9TGv08

Through scientific investigation, we have learned much about the physical world. Why does science fall short of answering our most important questions and completing the picture? buff.ly/L0zoofN

One of the most tragic aspects of human nature is our tendency to develop weapons for protection that end up sowing the seeds of our own destruction. Our capacity to lie is just such a weapon. buff.ly/WJDZLoA

Before your next prescription, ask: Is this for treatment or prevention? What's the goal? How will I know it's working? What are the main side effects? And bring a bag of everything else you're taking. buff.ly/E9TGv08 #health

Throughout history, too many leaders have used their power to subvert justice, engage in corruption, and oppress others. What is behind both the human tendency to abuse power and what it will take to change that tendency? buff.ly/lv3hiMX

We live in an age of constant information. But information alone doesn’t produce clarity. What’s needed now is wisdom—the ability to step back, discern, and understand what truly matters. buff.ly/GyihhXf #Wisdom #Clarity #Perspective

In simpler days, philosopher Henry David Thoreau famously warned “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation,” as they found themselves trapped by their work and routine. Is it any different today? Are you living a life of quiet desperation? buff.ly/MPS0VOd #Wisdom

In Uncertain Times, Ask These Questions Before You Make a Decision. buff.ly/aw1aU5L #questions

Cannabidiol (CBD) products, derived from marijuana, are increasingly popular. Do they work, and are they safe? buff.ly/3tzgMd0 #cannabis

Medical cannabis not effective as a mental health treatment, finds meta analysis. buff.ly/Bqtc1rw #health via @PJOnline_News