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Mustapha Itani
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Reader/Writer. Libertarian. Perennialist. Psychonaut. Contributor at Global Voices, Daily Stoic, The Big Smoke, and Extra Newsfeed.
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science
2018-01-27 00:57
A simple epidemiological model of infectious disease shows how riots and even fake news can spread, all having two things in common, an infectious agent and a receptive audience. Thus, infection models can be used to describe group behavior.
It turns out you can explain the spread of rioting as well as fake news by understanding the spread of a communicable disease, such as the flu. Both actions and ideas spread like a virus; you need both
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psychology
2018-01-27 00:07
Being In a Position of Power Can Cause Brain Damage
They say power can really corrupt a human being, well now we have the science to back up this claim. Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor at University of California, Berkley found that, “subjects under
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drugs
2018-01-15 13:45
“This Drug Will Ruin Your Life”
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blog
2018-01-14 18:45
New Ayahuasca Study Reveals Its Psychological Benefits
A NEW TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE COULD BE ON THE CARDS, A NEW STUDY REVEALS, IN THE FORM OF A PSYCHEDELIC PLANT BREW CALLED AYAHUASCA. In a new study published in the journal of Scientific
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funny
2018-01-14 14:25
Never Trust The Government.
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blog
2018-01-14 00:09
Cannabis Extract CBD Could Provide Treatment for Psychosis, New Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD), a key compound of medical marijuana could potentially provide a new type of treatment for mental health patients with psychosis. CBD is widely known to have therapeutic benefits for
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blog
2018-01-13 16:45
Aristotle's Views On Friendship
Aristotle is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers in history, in which his influence could be felt to this day. Aristotle wrote on various subjects, such as chemistry, physics, biology, logic,
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blog
2018-01-13 04:43
Camus, Suicide, and Imagining Sisyphus Happy
Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. His views contributed to the rise of the philosophy known as absurdism. To examine Camus' central ideas and views surely one must get back
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quotes
2018-01-13 04:31
Kierkegaard knew it.
“A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world
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politics
2018-01-12 21:26
BREAKING: Trump Lawyer Arranged $130,000 Payment for Adult-Film Star’s Silence
A lawyer for President Donald Trump arranged a $130,000 payment to a former adult-film star a month before the 2016 election as part of an agreement that precluded her from publicly discussing an alleged
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introduceyourself
2018-01-12 20:20
Hello there Steemit community, I'm Mustapha Itani, a Lebanese writer and blogger currently residing in Beirut.
Hello there Steemit community, I'm Mustapha Itani, a Lebanese writer, blogger, politico, psychonaut, and coffee aficionado currently residing in Beirut. I'm the founder and editor of situationnine.com,
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politics
2018-01-12 19:59
U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Deal, Issues Sanctions
The Trump administration extended sanctions relief under the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, keeping the deal intact for at least another several months, but said it would issue no more such waivers
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funny
2018-01-12 19:41
Focus on the real issues.
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science
2018-01-12 18:27
According to a new study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, homeless women who use medical cannabis are less likely to use lethal hard drugs such as crack, cocaine, crystal, speed, crank, glass, and ice.
Background Several studies suggest that U.S. state-level legalization of cannabis for medical purposes may be associated with reductions in opioid use; yet its relationship with stimulant use, particularly
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bitcoin
2018-01-12 03:32
Japan’s Most Popular Chat App In Talks to Integrate Cryptocurrencies
Japan’s most popular chat app, with 168 million active monthly users, Line, could soon integrate cryptocurrencies. The company is reportedly in talks with a number of companies to integrate cryptocurrencies
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funny
2018-01-11 18:28
Facts
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news
2018-01-11 17:50
Breaking: House Votes to Renew Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy Limits
House just voted 256-164 to approved a bill expanding warrantless surveillance that will allow for continued unconstitutional spying on Americans, including journalists, dissidents, immigrants and many
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introduceyourself
2018-01-11 16:39
Seneca on Overcoming Grief, Facing Death, and The True Nature of Life
Hello there Steemians, I'm Mustapha Itani a Lebanese writer, and I'm planning to move a huge portion of my writing and work here on Steem. Please check out my pieces and give me a feedback and follow if
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psychology
2018-01-11 15:28
New Study Sheds Light On Magic Mushrooms' Role in Treating Depression
Recent evidence indicates that psilocybin with psychological support may be effective for treating depression. Psilocybin is the primary mind-altering substance in psychedelic “magic” mushrooms. The substance
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libertarian
2018-01-11 02:54
Friedrich Nietzsche On The State, 'The Coldest of All Cold Monsters'
“STATE IS THE NAME OF THE COLDEST OF ALL COLD MONSTERS. COLDLY LIES IT ALSO; AND THIS LIE CREEPS FROM ITS MOUTH: "I, THE STATE, AM THE PEOPLE."" Friedrich Nietzsche is without a doubt one
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