To hell and back: to break the cycle of revenge, countries must look beyond the law

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Harvard Law School Prof Martha Minow has written a book which examines formals responses towards mass atrocities. The responses include truth commissions, war-crimes tribunals and reparations. Minow, however, is aware that the law cannot solve social problems and the cycle of revenge.

Social aspects, Atrocities, Forgiveness, Revenge

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Seller's market: selling our selves has never paid so well. Or cost so much

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Selling out has become a rite of passage in US society. There are very high rewards associated with selling out, and those who resist doing so are regarded as strange. Many talented young people are now willing to sell their assets to the highest bidder.

Psychological aspects, Self-esteem, Self esteem

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Will computers rule the world?

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Issues are presented concerning the growing concern which is being expressed about the dependence of world systems on computers. The dangers of cybernetic totalism and rouge microcomputer systems are discussed.

Computers, Safety and security measures, Microcomputers, Digital computers, Influence

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