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In many ways, rationality and irrationality can be seen as two sides of the same coin. Both involve making decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information, and both can lead to suboptimal outcomes. The key difference is that rationality is based on logical reasoning and a systematic approach to problem-solving, while irrationality is based on emotions and gut feelings.
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Scientists who drilled deeper into an undersea earthquake fault than ever before have found that the tectonic stress in Japan's Nankai subduction zone is less than expected, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Washington.
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Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is one of the most renowned American painters of the 20th century. His paintings are enigmatic, thought-provocative, and suggestive. His style – realistic, sharp, and "noir". He often depicts dark scenes torn by stark light with lonely and sullen figures, usually a couple that emits dysfunctional emotionality and disconnection.
Most of his works look like shots directly taken from the films of his time. In fact, many times they were. He was an ardent cinephile. He took inspiration from motion pictures and turned them into pictures. Interestingly, many directors were also greatly influenced by Hopper's paintings and in turn, used them in their movies. That became the most emblematic conversation between painting and cinema, and 55 years later, it is still an ongoing relationship productively connecting two different mediums.
Below you can enjoy another great short video made on the topic by James Payne.
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Today, we ask our AI friend about one of the most mysterious phenomena in the Universe – the so-called dark matter. We indirectly know about it by registering the gravitational force it exerts on surrounding objects. It is invisible, undetectable, and hypothetical, yet there are strong pieces of evidence that such a matter exists. Below you can read the answer of GPT-3.
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Artist Xavier Cortada spoke at the TED Countdown event hosted in London, England on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. He talked about using socially engaged art as a tool for engaging, educating, and mobilizing communities around climate action. The TED Talk will likely be published online in December 2022.
