Category Archives: Human Interest

10Dec/23

christian soldiers marching on

Dec 10, 2023 —

The quote “Christian soldiers marching on, evil will not succeed” is a powerful statement of faith and hope. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, believers can stand strong and united, knowing that God is on their side. The phrase “marching on” suggests that believers are not standing still, but are actively engaged in the fight against evil. This fight may be difficult, but it is ultimately one that will be won.

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07Dec/23

Remembering Benjamin Zephaniah: The Poet Who Spoke His Truth

05Dec/23

How conspiracy theories can affect the communities they attack – new research

Daniel Jolley, University of Nottingham; Andrew McNeill, Northumbria University, Newcastle, and Jenny Paterson, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Scientists have learned a lot about why people believe in conspiracy theories and how they harm society over the past couple of decades. Yet little is known about how the groups targeted by conspiracy theories feel and behave.

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07Nov/23

Narcissism, immorality and lack of empathy: the dark psychology that can poison elites

Geoff Beattie, Edge Hill University

Sexism, harassment and bullying plague the Red Arrows, the UK Royal Air Force’s display team. This revelation was the outcome of investigations into complaints of bad behaviour in this elite organisation. Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton said that “behaviour that would be classed as unacceptable was widespread and normalised on the squadron”.

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05Nov/23

Did Jews kill Jesus Christ?

Jews did not kill Jesus Christ. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ was a Roman execution carried out by Roman soldiers under the orders of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. There is no evidence to suggest that the Jews as a whole were responsible for his death. Continue reading

11Oct/23

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

Robin Kramer, University of Lincoln

If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re feeling lonely?

Recent research has begun to provide some answers. And it turns out that loneliness can affect your perception and cognition.

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02Oct/23

Slowly, slowly catch the monkey. What doe it mean?

Oct. 2, 2023 /Human Interest/ — Misogynists may boast about the phrase “slowly, slowly catch the monkey” because they see it as a way to gain control over women. They may believe that they can trick or manipulate women into giving them what they want by being patient and persistent. Misogynists may also see this phrase as a way to justify their predatory behavior. They may believe that if they are able to gain the trust of a woman before exploiting her, then they are not really doing anything wrong. Continue reading

02Oct/23

INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION DAY, SEPTEMBER 30, CELEBRATES WORLD LITERATURE–AND ITS TRANSLATORS

Yale University Press is pleased to join with all those who celebrate International Translation Day on September 30, to recognize the vital role that translators play in cross-cultural understanding and the peaceful exchange of ideas. Continue reading