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The dream-reality spectrum: How dreams affect our memory and perception of reality

The dream-reality spectrum: How dreams affect our memory and perception of reality

One of the relatively lesser-known aspects of the human psyche is the dream-memory duo that is only recently being uncovered. This interconnection has been tied to inconsistencies in our memories and leads us to the question —- Can these variations between our perceived and true realities affect our acumen? This article aims to delve into the relationship between abstract cognitive processes (such as dreaming, awareness, consciousness, perceptions, and beliefs) and sleep a quantifiable bodily function.

De-stigmatizing Disability through Euphemisms: How Effective is it?

De-stigmatizing Disability through Euphemisms: How Effective is it?

Person-first language promotes the idea that an individual is a person first and their disability does not define them. Despite the seemingly noble intent, the person-first language movement has sparked controversy in several disability groups, particularly the Autism community. Does a mere semantic change help destigmatize disability or does it simply cause unnecessary linguistic clutter in a bid for political correctness?

The Genesis of Cultural Economics

The Genesis of Cultural Economics

For centuries, the process of determining the economic value of creative pieces and their trade has been a subject of study for economists and academicians. These interests, over the years, led to the formation of a separate discipline in the field of economics, now known as cultural economics. This written piece focuses on the genesis of this sub-field with a basic introduction to its key concepts.