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Category: Other-science
Why Strict Deadlines Can Make Keeping Hobbies More Difficult
10/19/23
“Why do strict deadlines make keeping hobbies more difficult?”
Strict deadlines can eat into personal lives. This can make doing things like keeping hobbies more difficult. This is Why Strict Deadlines Can Make Keeping Hobbies More Difficult.
Why Taking Breaks From Social Media Can Help With Stress
10/17/23
“Why can taking breaks from social media help with stress?”
Social media is used to connect people all over the planet. While it can be a vital source of information, it can also be a source of great stress. Taking a break from it can prove beneficial. This is Why Taking Breaks From Social Media Can Help With Stress.
Why De-escalation Works Better Than Escalation During Conflicts
10/13/23
“Why does de-escalation work better than escalation during conflicts?”
When a conflict starts, it’s easy to want to escalate things after you’ve been hurt. However, this will only lead to more conflict which in turn will lead to more escalation. By using de-escalation tactics, we can get things to calm down and lead to the end of the conflict. This is Why De-escalation Works Better Than Escalation During Conflicts.
Why Violent Reactions to Violence Will Only Continue a Cycle of Violence
10/10/23
“Why will violent reactions to violence only continue a cycle of violence?”
Violence on the community level is traumatic. It’s only human to want to take revenge on members belonging to the same community as the people who did it. However, doing so will make the other community want to hurt yours back, leading to a never-ending cycle of violence. Only coming to one’s senses and not initiating another attack will matters become better. This is Why Violent Reactions to Violence Will Only Continue a Cycle of Violence.
Why Poor Regulations on Social Media Platforms Threaten Democracy
10/09/23
“Why do poor regulations on social media platforms threaten democracy?”
Social media platforms bring important news to communities all over the world. However, they can also be incubating grounds for hate-filled with false information and bigoted rhetoric. If a social media platform has poor regulations, then it’s only a matter of time before the harmful rhetoric seeps out into the real world and harms democratic society. This is Why Poor Regulations on Social Media Platforms Threaten Democracy.
Why Consumer Surplus in Economics Should Take Externalities into Account
09/30/23
“Why should consumer surplus in economics take externalities into account?”
Consumer surplus in economics is often based on how much consumers “gain” from purchasing a product at a price lower than their maximum possible price. However, this may not include externalities such as pollution resulting from the creation of the product. This gives an inaccurate picture, which can be corrected by including externalities. This is Why Consumer Surplus in Economics Should Take Externalities into Account.
Why Studio Classes Can Induce Stress
09/28/23
“Why can studio classes induce a lot of stress?”
Studio classes can be great fun. But they are also a massive time sink that requires a lot of time and energy. If kept unregulated, this can lead to great stress. This is Why Studio Classes Can Induce Stress.
Why Civil Engineers Should Learn About Urban Planning
09/22/23
“Why should Civil Engineers learn about urban planning?”
Civil Engineers work with public infrastructure. Often times this intersects with plans laid out for a municipality. Since this is the domain of urban planning, it’s easy to see Why Civil Engineers Should Learn About Urban Planning.
Why Stockpiling Food Before a Hurricane is a Good Idea
09/11/23
“Why is stockpiling food before a hurricane a good idea?”
Hurricanes can make it dangerous to go outside. During this time it is difficult to retrieve necessary items like food. But by stockpiling food beforehand people can ensure their safety better. This is Why Stockpiling Food Before a Hurricane is a Good Idea.
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