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Definition There are many underlying factors that lead to armed conflict. These include disputes over resources, territorial claims, ideological differences, political ambitions, economic interests, social inequalities, and historical grievances. Some of the a...

Definition The Cold War was a period of tension and rivalry between two superpowers, the United States (and its allies) and the Soviet Union (and its allies), that lasted from the late 1940s until the early 1990s. Unlike traditional wars, there were no direct ...

Definition Counterterrorism refers to the strategies, policies, and actions taken by governments, organizations, or individuals to prevent, disrupt, or respond to terrorist activities. It involves a wide range of measures, including intelligence gathering, law...

Definition The military-industrial complex refers to the close relationship between a nation's government (especially its military branches) and its defense industry. This interconnected system involves collaboration where government policies and budgets are i...

Definition The Social Construction of War refers to how societies shape their understanding and experience of war through shared beliefs, values, and practices. This process involves the use of propaganda, narratives, heroic myths, and dehumanization of the en...

Definition Terrorism is the use of violence or threats of violence against civilians or non-combatants with the intention of creating fear or intimidation. It is often motivated by political, religious, or ideological goals and aims to influence a broader audi...

Definition War is a state of organized armed conflict between nations, states, or non-state actors, such as insurgent groups or militias. It typically involves the use of force with the aim of achieving political objectives, such as territorial control, indepe...

The American Revolution (1765–1783) marked a profound shift in political thought and global power. What began as colonial resistance to British taxation and governance evolved into a full break from monarchy and the creation of a new political model grounded i...

Definition    Pareidolia is a cognitive phenomenon where the human brain perceives patterns, shapes, or familiar objects in random or vague stimuli. It occurs because our brains are naturally wired to recognize faces and meaningful structures quickly, even whe...

Definition    Apophenia is the tendency to perceive meaningful patterns or connections in random or unrelated data. It occurs when the brain tries to make sense of chaos or noise by imposing order, even when no logical connection exists.   This phenomenon can ...

The Enlightenment (c. 1650 – 1780), also known as the Age of Reason, was an influential intellectual and cultural movement that swept through Europe during the late 17th and 18th centuries. Spanning roughly from 1650 to 1780, it represented a departure from tr...

Definition Clairvoyance is a term used to describe the ability to perceive information or events without relying on the five physical senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell). It is often associated with extrasensory perception (ESP) and involves gaining k...

Definition Precognition refers to the phenomenon where an individual gains awareness or knowledge of future events before they occur, typically through extrasensory perception. Example A student feels an inexplicable sense of dread about attending their next l...

Definition A near-death experience (NDE) refers to a profound and transcendental experience reported by individuals who were either clinically dead, believed they were about to die, or were in a life-threatening situation. These experiences often include vivid...

Definition An out-of-body experience (OBE) is a phenomenon where an individual feels as though their consciousness or awareness has separated from their physical body. During such experiences, the person may perceive themselves as existing outside of their bod...

Definition Noetic Science is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the nature and potentials of consciousness and the mind. It explores how subjective experiences, such as thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, might influence objective reality or ph...

Historical Context The roots of the "Attention Economy" are complex, predating the digital age. While the term gained prominence in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with the rise of the internet and social media. The underlying concept; that human atten...

The Agricultural Revolution refers to a period of significant agricultural advancements that fundamentally changed human society, shifting it from primarily nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled, agrarian civilizations. While there wasn't one singular ...

Definition Scales of measurement refer to the ways in which variables are defined and quantified for statistical analysis. Essentially, they describe the type of information a number provides. Not all numbers are created equal! Some numbers simply categorize, ...

Definition Inferential statistics is a branch of statistics that uses data from a sample to make generalizations and draw conclusions about a larger population.  Instead of trying to collect data from everyone in a population (which is often impossible), we ta...