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The winners offer a window into the spirit of the times.
Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among hordes of lies and gibberish.
Development projects must be tailored to the context of the communities they are supposed to help.
Some of these agencies told researchers that their organizations couldn’t afford to pay their workers enough money for them to cover basic living expenses.
Kamala Harris’ running mate sprinkles ‘damn’ throughout his speeches, even doing it in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
With the huge task of a late presidential run against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris faces challenges distinct from those faced by Vice President Hubert Humphrey after LBJ decided not to seek reelection.
The raised fist - used by Donald Trump as he was rushed off a stage after an assassination attempt - has been used by fascists, communists, Black Power advocates and even golfer Tiger Woods.
Why build pyramids in the desert? A centuries-old puzzle may be answered by the slow wandering of the Nile.
Walking is a common way of getting around in most African cities
Both politicians are exploiting some tried and true rhetorical and psychological tactics.
Pleasant-sounding words might have a leg up.
About two-thirds of students admit to plagiarizing material. Faculty are expected to know better, but they do it, too. How should universities respond?
Innovations in AI seem to be spurring interest in what is or isn’t real, accurate and human.
Um acadêmico que estuda os refugiados palestinos há 20 anos explica a história de seu deslocamento e os riscos envolvidos para aqueles que vivem em um exílio indefinido.
A scholar who has studied Palestinian refugees for 20 years explains the history of their displacement and the stakes involved for those living in an indefinite exile.
COVID-19-related support only reduced the negative impact of the pandemic on financial capital, and not on the other forms of capital
A project to upgrade a high school playing field led to a book on how to inspire more young people to pursue careers as urban planners.
“Suara batin” kita berkembang seiring kita menjadi lebih terampil membaca dalam hati.
Similar techniques used to identify criminals have been employed to unmask anonymous authors. But they aren’t foolproof.
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Bizot Family Professor of History, University of Memphis
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Memphis
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FedEx Professor of Law; Author of The Transition: Interpreting Justice from Thurgood Marshall to Clarence Thomas, University of Memphis
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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Memphis
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Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Memphis
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Research Professor of Clinical Health, University of Memphis
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Director of Religious Studies and Instructor of Philosophy, University of Memphis
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Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Memphis
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Roger J. Kreuz is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology, University of Memphis
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Memphis
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Assistant Professor, University of Memphis
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Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Memphis
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Professor of Social Work, University of Memphis
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Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Memphis
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Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Memphis
