Determinism vs. free will: A scientific showdown

[ad_1] The takeaway of Robert Sapolsky’s Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will is basically the same as that espoused by those Snickers commercials: You’re not you when you’re hungry. Except according to Sapolsky, there is no “you”—the hunger is what dictates your behavior, along with your stress level, whether or not you were born with fetal alcohol syndrome or grew up in a culture that valorizes individual freedoms versus one that prioritizes communal…

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Russians in Europe: A misunderstood minority, or free riders?

[ad_1] Some accuse Russians living in Europe of “wanting everything, but doing nothing”, while others claim many are opponents of Putin in need of support. “My dream was always to move to Europe,” says Ivan Sidorov. He did not give his real name, over fears for his immigration status and family in Russia. Surprised at how easy it was to come to the EU, the 31-year-old found a job and moved to Lithuania from St.…

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How to pre-order the Pixel Fold and get a Pixel Watch for free

[ad_1] Kris Carlon / Android Authority Google may have arrived late to the foldable party, but it looks to have been worth the wait. The Google Pixel Fold was announced at Google I/O last week and it appears to be a polished, if pricey, new challenger to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s foldable crown. For those wondering how to get their Pixel Fold pre-order sorted, we’ve answered all of your questions here. QUICK ANSWER The…

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How Much Free Time do You Need to be Happy?

[ad_1] Photo Credit: Shutterstock via desygner.com We all need a little free time daily, but the problem is that sometimes we have so many things to do that we end up sacrificing this, thinking that this way, we will be more productive and efficient in our jobs. Free time is necessary because it becomes that moment of the day in which we can de-stress, rest a bit, and replenish the energy that we lost by investing…

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Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Promised Them Free Crypto For An Eyeball Scan. Now They Feel Robbed.

[ad_1] Blania described a futuristic world awash in Orbs of varying shapes and sizes, where each person would be assigned a unique and anonymized code linked to their iris that they could use to log in to a host of web and blockchain-based applications. Blania did not rule out the possibility that Worldcoin would charge a fee for providing this service, but the startup primarily plans to make money through the appreciation of its currency.…

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Best free PDF editors 2023: Top picks that cost nothing

[ad_1] A full-featured editor like Adobe’s Acrobat Pro DC might provide all of the bells and whistles, but a free PDF editor can still offer a few advantages over a paid service for no additional charge. First and foremost, they are free, so you don’t have to pay to use their features. A premium paid editor probably isn’t worth the investment if you don’t regularly work with PDF files and a free editor will likely…

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Epic gives away the entire Bioshock series for free

[ad_1] Bioshock, the action-horror staple that blended RPG elements, solid gunplay, and Randian-inspired horror, is an undisputed gaming classic. Bioshock Infinite took it one step further, adding amazing swashbuckling movement mechanics, incredible supporting characters, and a reality-warping story that pulled no narrative punches. Also, Bioshock 2 was a video game. Following up its impressive Borderlands 3 freebie, the Epic Games Store is giving away the PC version of all three Bioshock games this week. PC…

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7 Best Free Running Apps to Track Your Runs

[ad_1] Sometimes it takes a little extra motivation to get up and go. And as it turns out, all it takes is a little technology to boost your fitness ambitions. According to a study from the Journal of Medical Internet Research, participants who used fitness apps were more active and had a lower body mass index compared to nonusers and past users. If that’s not reason enough to log into the app store and make…

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Elon Musk Will Fund Twitter Deal With Money From Countries That Suppress Free Speech

[ad_1] When Elon Musk announced his bid to buy Twitter last month, he said he wanted to make the social network a beacon for free speech. But as Musk scrambles to pull together funding for the $44 billion deal, the billionaire is also planning to accept financing for the deal from two countries that have historically restricted freedom of speech: Saudi Arabia and Qatar. On Thursday, an SEC filing revealed new financiers for Musk’s takeover…

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Google’s free Chrome OS Flex can turn an old PC into a Chromebook

[ad_1] Google has released Chrome OS Flex, a way to take older Windows and Mac hardware and replace the operating system, turning them into Chromebooks. It’s an interesting development given Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements, which could leave legions of older PCs stranded when Windows 10 goes end-of-life in 2025. Although Google is calling Chrome OS Flex an “early access” and “unstable” project, the concept is intriguing: Instead of disposing an old PC that’s nearing…

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