Read the story: https://aperture.gg/blogs/the-universe/are-humans-inherently-good-or-evil Merch: https://aperture.gg/merch Psychology and neuroscience both tell us that morality developed out of an evolutionary need. People that distinguish good from bad and do so predictably are much better at banding together and making social companions than those who are not. Are humans inherently evil? Stay […]
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Read the story: https://aperture.gg/blogs/the-universe/how-to-buy-happiness-with-money Merch: https://aperture.gg/merch Evelyn Adams was the first person in American history to ever win multiple million-dollar prizes. Basically overnight, she went from working in a convenience store to being worth more than some CEOs. With her newfound wealth, Adams paid off bills, set up a college […]
