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Is Consciousness Simple or Complex?
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Shakespeare and the other great writers- overrated?
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Any science/math people who have done theater?
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Has Anyone Read Sophie's World ?
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How can I stay safe without my wife or dog by my side?
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Is Football Season the Best Time of Year?
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The Hardest Logic/puzzle Question Of All Time
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Was the Ab Circle Pro Refund Due to Deceptive Advertising?
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News Is Romney's War Threat Against Iran Just a Political Move?
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News Can we overcome our political differences and work towards a common goal?
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Does Having a Relationship in College Impact Academic Performance?
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Photo Contest - Triangle (9/1-9/7)
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How Do Good Neighbors Impact Rural Community Life?
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What is the prevalence of illegal drug use in Oregon?
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Affluence and its impact on scoiety.
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Is the Debunking Forum Closed Due to Lack of Mysteries in the World?
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Psychology of QM Interpretations Studied?
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How to create language without self-contradiction?
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Why did I recognize I was dreaming?
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We lost Michael Clarke Duncan today.
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How would one choose between Solipsism and Realism/materialism?
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Am I the only one that does this?
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News Audit the Fed: Good or Bad Idea?
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Consciousness and the Ship of Theseus
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What's Your Must-Watch TV Show?
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Are the 2012 Paralympic Games more exciting to watch than the Olympics?
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News President Barack Obama answers questions on Reddit
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Photo Contest - From A Distance (8/25-8/31)
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Are We Significant? ET Life, Discovery of Earth & Carbon-Based Life
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What are your Thoughts on the Philosophy of Mathematics?
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News Left becoming increasingly isolated?
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It's not there, go to the Web Hohoha
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Logical proofs: Empirical evidence for constant gravity in the past and future
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American students not capable of attending college
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News Is Anders Breivik's Lack of Isolation in Prison a Risk for Propaganda Spread?
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News Any secular arguments against artificial contraceptives?
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What Was the #1 Song on Your Birthday?
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How do you calculate cost per unit of electricity?
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Which is the Top 5 Funniest stand-up comedians.
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MHB In memory of Svetozar Gligoric....
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Near-Death Experience: Investigating Theoretical Implications
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Scientific Publication without providing company affiliation
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Photo Contest - Eeeeeeewwwwwww (8/18-8/24)
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Do abstract things and spiritual things exist in addition to physical things?
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Is the Emery Cat Scratching Board worth the shipping fee?
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Legal Email Advertising: Are You Aware of Regulations?
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What's your favorite type of chocolate?
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Who Is Your Favorite Singer Among These Icons?
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How can a physicist be a christian at the same time?
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Philosophy Playing Cards Design: Looking for Feedback
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R.I.P. Phyllis Diller died today.
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Anyone here with an extremely high IQ?
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Where can I get full scientific papers (degree-PhD level) for free?
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Is Chomsky's View on the Mind-Body Problem Redefining Materialism?
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Is True Randomness Just an Illusion?
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How Do People Focus in Noisy Environments?
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News Dispute Resolution: Is There a Fair Way to Resolve Political Disputes?
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Would You Try a Snake-Flavored Cheesecake?
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Managing Student Loans: Balancing Need and Responsibility
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Photo Contest - Fountain of Youth (8/11-8/17)
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Some more vague questions about consciousness.
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Is our perception of reality frequency based?
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Your typical bedtime, and wake up time
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How to Determine If A Controversial Statement Is Scientifically True
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Are You Nerdier Than Half the Population?
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How do YOU personally motivate yourself to keep giving your all in school?
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How Should Voters Choose in a Dilemma of Ethics vs. Practicality?
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How Do Exercise and Hobbies Impact Stress and Productivity?
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New Science Blog -> Looking for input/advice
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News What has the US done to tackle gun shootings?
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What Can We Do to Ensure Our Longevity and Happiness?
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What were some favorite moments from the 2012 Olympics?
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Cool Cracked article about people's ignorant responses to science news
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What makes Philosoraptor a hilarious meme?
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How many mathematicians does it take to screw in a light bulb?
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Did you kiss more chicks or had chick fil a?
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MRO HiRISE successfully photographed MSL Curiosity's descent
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Is Pebbles the New Addition to Our Family?
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