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Fringe Physics and the Novelty of Language

“The words or the language, as they are written or spoken, do not seem to play any role in my mechanism of thought. The psychical entities which seem to serve as elements in thought are certain signs and more or … Continue reading

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The Rich Diversity of Anthropology – Part 1

Franz Boas was an immigrant Jew. He was born in Minden, Germany, in 1858 and emigrated to the United States in 1887. Boas is often affectionately referred to as “Papa Franz” by his students, reflecting the deep respect and admiration … Continue reading

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