In "Immoderate Greatness: Why Civilizations Fail," author William Ophuls argues that civilizations are inherently programmed for self-destruction due to their relentless pursuit of expansion and complexity, which inevitably leads to collapse. Ophuls identifies finite resources as a critical constraint, highlighting how the exhaustion of resources like forests, soil and water has historically triggered the downfall…

Kiss Your Genetic Privacy Good-Bye! 23andMe Gets Green Light to Sell Your Intimate Genetic Details to Anyone They Want In the age of data breaches and corporate corruption, the story of 23andMe is a cautionary tale of how personal genetic data can be weaponized against individuals and their descendants. As 23andMe teeters on the brink…

Is the vaccine-autism debate reopening? Washington Post sparks controversy with preemptive hit piece on David Geier David Geier, a researcher with expertise in thimerosal and vaccine-related data, has been tapped by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to lead a study on the potential links between vaccines and autism, sparking significant controversy…

RFK Jr. slashes HHS bureaucracy, saves taxpayers $1.8B while refocusing on chronic disease epidemic HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces reforms cutting 10,000 federal jobs and saving $1.8 billion annually. The restructuring reduces HHS divisions from 28 to 15, prioritizing chronic disease prevention and environmental health. Critics warn of public health risks, but supporters…

Cauliflower originated in ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions around 600 B.C., eventually spreading to Europe and gaining aristocratic favor by the 16th century. Today, it is cultivated worldwide, with China, India and the U.S. as its leading producers, thanks to its adaptability to diverse climates and soils. Cauliflower's reputation as a superfood surged in…

Challenging the status quo: “America Fooled” by Timothy Scott exposes the myths about antidepressants In 2005, Tom Cruise sparked controversy by claiming depression isn't caused by a chemical imbalance and criticizing antidepressants, leading to swift backlash from psychiatric professionals who defended the chemical imbalance theory. Timothy Scott, a psychology professor, argues that the chemical imbalance…