Colorful pebbles and Darwin's dictum

Article Abstract:

Charles Darwin wrote in 1861 response to talk that geologists should only observe and not theorize that if that was true then one could just to into a gravel-pit and count the pebbles and describe the colors. An analysis of how scientific facts must be interpreted is presented.

Analysis, Science and technology policy, Scientists, Darwin, Charles

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The myth is the message

Article Abstract:

PlatoEs descriptions of Atlantis have prompted numerous claims that the real Atlantis has been found. Given that Plato was writing a cautionary tale in an attempt to alert his countrymen to the dangers of greed and corruption, such claims are absurd.

Discovery and exploration, Works, Plato, Geographical myths, Mythical places, Atlantis

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Evonomics

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the phenomenon of evonomics, a combination of evolution and economics. Evolution and economics are found to be the two most essential elements of the complex human adaptive systems.

History, Economics, Evolution (Biology)

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