Saturday, August 16, 2008

Do subatomic particles have free will?

If humans have the least bit of free will, then subatomic particles do too, claim two scientists. Read more here.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

How an emotion (compassion) became a virtue

Seems the classical world was neutral (even a bit disapproving) toward compassion, as it was seen as a lack of objectivity. It wasn't until the 18th century that it began to be seen as a virtue.