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Odds of Alien Life Near Zero—and What Sci-Fi Reveals About Human Nature

Odds of Alien Life Near Zero—and What Sci-Fi Reveals About Human Nature

Co-written and directed by Steven Spielberg, the upcoming film Disclosure Day takes the existence of extraterrestrial life as a given, exploring the...
The Genealogy of the 'Reptilian Brain' Myth: Look at 'Behavior' Rather than 'Brain'

The Genealogy of the 'Reptilian Brain' Myth: Look at 'Behavior' Rather than 'Brain'

"The reptilian brain forms a primitive brain that is sensitive to fear and has a desire for desired rewards.
Carl Sagan Was Wrong, Chimpanzees Cannot Learn Sign Language

Carl Sagan Was Wrong, Chimpanzees Cannot Learn Sign Language

"Basic English consists of about 1,000 words. Chimpanzees have already acquired more than 10% of that number.