Murdercide

Article Abstract:

Suicide bombers have drawn the attention of scientists, who understand it to be the product of two conditions quite unrelated to mudericide that is ineffectiveness and disconnectedness. Florida State University psychologist claim that people desire death when two fundamental needs are frustrated to the point of extinction, namely the need to belong with or connect to others, and the need to feel effective with or to influence others.

Author: Shermer, Michael
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
Psychological aspects, Suicidal behavior, Terrorists, Suicidal behaviour

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Cures and cons: Natural scams "he" doesn't want you to know about

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Kevin Trudeau's self-published book, 'Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want you to Know About', is a rambling farrago of uninformed opinions, conspiracy theories and forward stabs at medical, pharmaceutical and governmental authorities. This book does not contain index, bibliography and references.

Author: Shermer, Michael
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
Criticism and interpretation, Trudeau, Kevin, Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want you to Know About (Book)

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Unweaving the heart

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The way in which science adds to the appreciation for poetic beauty and experiences of emotional depth is presented. Some of the things that play important role for these experiences are trust, the brain areas, and human ability to think.

Author: Shermer, Michael
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
Evaluation, Art and science, Poetics, Poetic techniques

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