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How is freedom in India compared to the United States?


Both India and the USA value freedom of speech—but they draw the lines differently. While the USA protects almost all speech, including hate and symbolic protest, India places greater emphasis on societal order, morality, and national unity.


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Free will is the capacity to make independent choices, act according to one's own motivations, and be held morally responsible for those actions, rather than being predetermined by prior causes. This philosophical concept is debated, with views ranging from libertarianism (people have genuine free will) to determinism (all events, including choices, are inevitable). Free will is also tied to concepts like the subjective experience of choice, moral responsibility, praise, blame, and the ability to act otherwise than one did. 

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That is not what he posted.

read his post. “It would take a whole new system of re-engineered humanity, before it would be possible to refer to an individual as "normal".

That’s a major makeover.

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Hormones influence morality by 

modulating the emotional and cognitive processes underlying moral judgments, though the research is still developing and complex. For example, testosterone is linked to more utilitarian, outcome-focused decisions, potentially by reducing empathy or increasing a drive for status, while oxytocin may promote trust, affiliation, and emotional responses relevant to "caring for others". Cortisol, the stress hormone, has shown a negative association with altruism in emotionally charged situations. However, these relationships are nuanced, with individual differences and environmental factors playing a moderating role, and some studies show conflicting results. 

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E. Jean Carroll was awarded 85 million in her sexual assault case against Trump. She found Trump rich but unattractive.

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The claim that atheism leads to human depravity is a widely held 

perception, not a proven fact, and is often challenged by research showing that atheists are not inherently more prone to immoral behavior than religious people. This perception stems from the belief that religious faith is necessary to guard against immorality and prevent people from acting on their worse impulses due to fear of divine punishment. In reality, a person's lack of religious belief does not determine their morality, and many argue that morality can be rooted in humanistic values, philosophy, or the desire for a well-functioning society rather than divine command. 

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The Bible has profoundly shaped human history, 

influencing Western civilization and beyond through its impact on art, literature, law, and culture. Its sacred texts have inspired religious and social movements, such as the Protestant Reformation and the Civil Rights Movement, by providing ethical and philosophical foundations. The printing press and widespread accessibility further amplified its influence, embedding biblical themes and phrases into global language and consciousness. 

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 Trump says three "sinister events" disrupted his speech: a frozen escalator, a broken teleprompter and a too-quiet sound system. He couldn’t blame it on China because they were builtin America.

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How is memory related to experience?


Memory plays a vital role in shaping our experiences and enabling learning. It helps us learn new knowledge and skills by allowing us to retain information and remember when needed. It is also an important part of our identity, as it enables us to remember who we are, our experiences and our relationships with others.