The right to privacy is one of the fundamental rights of individuals according to the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations. […]
Author Archives: Kristy Simon
Criticisms of Psychology as a Scientific Discipline
Several issues have hounded the field of modern psychology. Take note that it is generally defined as a scientific study of the mind and behavior. […]
Wardle-Derakhshan Framework of Information Disorder
Researchers Dr. Claire Wardle and Hossein Derakhshan introduced a conceptual framework for examining information disorder or information pollution. For starters, they argued that the current […]
Spontaneous Combustion in Humans? Cases and Causes
Spontaneous combustion is a phenomenon in which a material or substance burns due to an increase in temperature from exothermic internal reactions, followed by thermal […]
The Contributions of Alan Turing
On 15 July 2019, the Bank of England revealed to the public the new face on the newly designed £50 note: the celebrated computer pioneer […]
Analysis: Themes in Game of Thrones
Whether it is the American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss or the source materials collectively called “A Song […]
Pros and Cons of Predictive Policing
Predictive policing is a concept and practice in law enforcement centered on the use of data analytics and relevant technologies to determine potential criminal activity […]
Explainer: Predictive Policing
Predictive policing involves the use of analytical techniques to identify potential criminal activity and promote public safety. Developments in technology, particularly advancements in computer science […]
Marijuana vs. Hemp: The Difference
There is still some confusion about the difference between marijuana and hemp. Some articles and other literature have mentioned these two interchangeably. This confusion is […]
Pros and Cons of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana generally pertains to the use of selected species of the cannabis plant for the primary purpose of exploiting their psychoactive properties. Although it […]