Battle Readings is a regularly updated compilation of articles, essays, and opinion pieces relevant to the themes of the Battle of Ideas.
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What damage does alcohol do to our bodies?
We know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for us. It gives us hangovers, makes us feel tired and does little for our appearance - and that is just the morning afterwards.
Philippa Roxby, BBC News, 2 October 2011
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Can a gold mine save a village?
With the price of gold likely to break $2000 an ounce, and with rising sovereign debt, can Romania afford to choose eco-friendly tourism over the one chance locals have of saving their livelihoods and boosting the country's economy?
Kirk Leech,
Huffington Post, 1 October 2011
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Conservatism
"The project of my book Conservatism is to develop a meaningful definition that will demonstrate conservatism's importance, and pose demanding questions for alternative ideologies."
Kieron O'Hara,
Montreal Review, October 2011
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Panic on a Plate: how society developed an eating disorder
The availability, range, cost and quality of food in Western societies have never been more favourable, yet food is also the focus of a great deal of anxiety. There are concerns that our current diets will mean we will get steadily fatter and more unhealthy while consuming junk food', with consequences for our quality of life, our children's behaviour and even the environment.
Rob Lyons, Imprint Academic,
1 October 2011
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The End of Evil?
Neuroscientists suggest there is no such thing. Are they right?
Ron Rosenbaum,
Slate, 30 September 2011
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Mexico City plans 'renewable' marriage
Couples in Mexico City could soon use "renewable" marriage contracts to try living with their other half before making a lifetime commitment.BBC News, 29 September 2011
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Truth, lies and the internet
Truth, Lies and the Internet examines the ability of young people in Britain to critically evaluate information they consume online. The report reviews current literature on the subject, and presents a new poll of over 500 teachers. It finds that the web is fundamental to pupils’ school lives but many are not careful, discerning users of the internet.
Jamie Bartlett, Carl Miller, Demos, 29 September 2011
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Rat cyborg gets digital cerebellum
An artificial cerebellum has restored lost brain function in rats, bringing the prospect of cyborg-style brain implants a step closer to reality
Linda Geddes,
New Scientist, 28 September 2011
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As Scorn for Vote Grows, Protests Surge Around Globe
'Our parents are grateful because they’re voting,' said Marta Solanas, 27, referring to older Spaniards’ decades spent under the Franco dictatorship. 'We’re the first generation to say that voting is worthless.'
Nicholas Kulish,
New York Times, 28 September 2011
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