The Premise I wasn’t sure whether to cover this documentary in the SKEPTIC’s REVIEW segment. Even though the analysis of video materials regarding cults is a perfect fit for the category, I tend to see Keith Raniere’s NXIVM more as a dysfunctional group that brought together Hollywood rejects and entitled trust-fund kids with a puerile …
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Go ahead, give Annabelle a hug. Whether we’re talking about books or movies, fans of the horror genre are widely perceived as less empathetic and compassionate than non-horror fans. This is because of the nature of the content they consume. Horror films often portray violence and gore, which many thought could potentially desensitize viewers to …
Not my favorite stand-up comedy special, but not the worst I’ve seen either. Yet another comedy show triggered a shitstorm on social media, so I felt I should watch it and draw my own conclusion regarding its allegedly outrageous content. This time it was Ricky Gervais’ “SuperNature” Netflix special which many considered not funny, boring, …
At least those that I could think of… I did not want to write about this. In fact, I did not want to know about this. Yet, here we all are. The subject is everywhere, bits of testimonies make it to every corner of the online environment — what I’m saying is that you cannot …
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“I just want to be happy” is a goal that many people set for themselves. And then measure whatever happens in their personal and professional life based on this standard. “Am I happy?”, “Does this context make me happy?”. It may seem a clear objective to focus one’s attention and resources on. But that is …
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Just in case you were looking for yet another reason to sleep “5 more minutes”… A new study showed that face and name recall can be improved by ample and undisturbed slow-wave sleep. The Scoop Name recall and face recall are two statistical measures of memory. Name recall is the ability to remember a person’s name after having …
A courageous, straightforward, insightful writer. A truth-revealing mirror, reflecting an inconvenient reality. A powerful message that once internalized by those who receive it holds the potential to unlock decades-old social obstacles and start the much-awaited, much-needed healing process of a nation. Adam B. Coleman is the writer. “Black Victim to Black Victor” is the heartfelt, …
There’s nothing better in the horror movie genre than a classic gothic ghost story. After “The Haunting of Hill House” (2018), the follow-up drama series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” (2020) excels at delivering the same high-quality thrills to audiences worldwide. Along with the scary story, the exceptional aesthetics, and the supernatural romance, the 9-episode …
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You know there’s a catch… I bet you never thought the way you slice zucchinis before your cook them can have a meaningful impact on your life. In your defense, I didn’t think of it either until minutes ago. The funny thing is that my initial claim is backed by science. I’ll explain how. Thinking …
And how to use them wisely. When used appropriately and tailored to our specific goals, fitness trackers can significantly boost performance and overall well-being. However, these increasingly complex devices may trigger negative effects when their integration into our daily lives is done in a rather chaotic, unstructured way. Here is how fitness tracker use can …
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