The Human Development Index or HDI is a statistic composite used to measure the overall achievement of a country based on its social and economic […]
Author Archives: Kristy Simon
Right to Privacy 101: Basis, Definition, and Purpose
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. […]
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 […]