Humans

Article 6: Why did modern human populations disperse from Africa ca. 60,000 years ago? A new model Based on new research it has been found that origins of modern humans occurred approximately 150,000 to 200,000 years ago. After that there was a dispersal of these primates into Asia and Europe. The question that this paper sought to answer was why it took 100,000 years for this dispersal to happen from Africa. It was suggested that there was an increase in technological, economic, social and…

believed that animals who are genetically similar to humans could help find cures to various diseases. However, there are many previous examples show that medicines display no negative effects on animals, yet have detrimental effects on humans’ body. The belief of the advantages of medical research continues to be spread. Rhesus macaques are one of the most common animals used in medical experiments as their genetic sequences are highly similar to humans. From a general perspective, it might be…

Modular Humanity: An Inquiry into Bioethics and Human Ability A reality where a person can swap out every part of their body, from their heart to their fingertips, for high performance electrical parts might arrive in several years as research into biotechnology turns average people into super-humans. Biotechnology and bionics involve humans and electronics assimilating in ways that are beneficial to the person receiving the upgrade. These new forms of treatment currently consist of speculation…

Language plays an instrumental role when it comes to human communication as it ensures the accomplishment of numerous activities. Notably, language makes sure that a consensus is reached whenever people communicate as the information being relayed is comprehended in an easy manner. If language did not exist life would be cumbersome as an agreement would not be realized and this would be disastrous (Formigari, 2004). Apparently, the ultimate origin of human language has not yet been decided as a…

Human- animal interaction has always been considered a healthy way for people who seem to be depressed or alone. Having someone to care for is always recommended for people who are alone with no kids or spouse, having a pet is a good way of keeping someone sane. The interaction between human and animals can be beneficial on both sides, for the animal it can help a lot of them in need that have suffered abuse and neglect. However for humans it’s a sense of comfort and care they don’t always…

Omelas during his travels and shared his knowledge and wisdom with Omelas inhabitant’s, using the virtues of benevolence and propriety, he would counsel the citizens of Omelas to live by teaching them about the act of kindness. According to Mengzi, human nature is good and that we all have good tendencies which may not develop depending on our surroundings. Mengzi teaches that we all have innate predispositions towards virtue which include righteousness, benevolence, propriety and wisdom which…

effectiveness but the whale genome still is programmed to produce these bones the same comparison can be made with humans as well if one would look at a human that has been agitated for 4 weeks there is a clear tail but said tail is lost during later development if the fetus the same can be said about many muscles and organs for example the appendix a rather useless organ but at one point throughout human history it was summarized that the appendix played a crucial role in digesting fibers and…

philosophers of old explored the meaning of human existence, and modern philosophers are no closer to finding the answer. Most people consider the presence of the human condition to be a sort of existential trap, in which humanity is doomed to live out an eternal cycle of suffering. However, in reality, it is more like a path all people must walk in order to achieve their potential. In order to grow, a person must experience each individual section of the human condition, whether it be…

Reason and Its Role in Human Nature Very few ideas are examined and reexamined and scrutinized as much as the idea of human nature. From the 1700’s all the way to contemporary times, countless people have contributed to this discussion, two of the most influential being William Golding, a well-known author, and John Locke, a philosopher during the Enlightenment movement. Though John Locke and William Golding lived in very different times and had very different influences, they both focused on…

measuring noise (ii) What is Nuisance Effects of Noise Pollution: 4 (i) Noise effect on Animals (ii) Noise effect on Human Preventions/Solutions 5 Introduction What is noise Pollution? Sound is crucial to our lives in daily bases, but not noise. In generally noise is defined as unwanted sound which produces uncomfortable effects and course discomfort on the human ears. As soon as sound starts to interfere with daily activities or diminishes one’s quality of life it…