truththeory--2020-04-28--Neurobiologist Believes Plants Can Communicate, Memorize And Problem Solve

Neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso has written a fascinating book in which he reveals the intelligent and social behaviour exhibited by plants .
Called the ‘ The Incredible Journey of Plants ’ , the book was released in March 2020 after 15 years of research on the subject .
It illustrates how plants ’ intelligence has enabled them to relentlessly migrate across our planet and to thrive in unexpected places .
“ We study how plants are able to solve problems , how they memorize , how they communicate , how they have their social life and things like that , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Guardian .
In one experiment , water droplets were released onto a Mimosa pudica plant .
The plant ’ s usual response is to recoil it ’ s leaves , as a safety mechanism .
But once the plant became accustomed to the water drops , and realized no damage were being done , it changed it ’ s behaviour and stopped reacting .
And this memory capacity was shown to last for up to two months – even when conditions , such as lighting , were altered .
Mancuso found that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a plant , like there is in animals and humans .
“ They are very good at diffusing the same function all over the body , ” he said .
“ You need to imagine a plant as a huge brain .
Maybe not as efficient as in the case of animals , but diffused everywhere.
” That would explain how up to 90 % of a plant can be removed without the plant dying .
Based on ‘ thousands of pieces of evidence ’ as Mancuso puts it , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 20 different chemical and physical variables .
“ Plants can sense a few milligrams in a huge amount of soil , ” he explained .
Mancuso believes that plants can detect the electromagnetic fields of other life forms and that they use chemicals and scents not only to warn each other of danger , but to try and keep predators away and to attract pollinating insects .
By example , when corn gets eaten by a caterpillar , the plant emits a signal which attracts parasitic wasps to kill the predator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are extremely good at detecting specific kinds of sounds .
For example at 200hz or 300hz – because they are seeking the sound of running water.
” What can human society learn from plant intelligence ?
Human societies are ruled by pyramid structures .
But Mancuso suggests it ’ s not always the best way .
“ This structure enables us to move fast , physically and organizationally , but it also leaves us vulnerable .
If a major organ fails , it could scupper everything , and top-down leadership rarely serves the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plants are kind of horizontal , diffusive , decentralized organisations that are much more in line with modernity.
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Neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso has written a fascinating book in which he reveals the intelligent and social behaviour exhibited by plants.
Called the ‘The Incredible Journey of Plants’, the book was released in March 2020 after 15 years of research on the subject. It illustrates how plants’ intelligence has enabled them to relentlessly migrate across our planet and to thrive in unexpected places.
“We study how plants are able to solve problems, how they memorize, how they communicate, how they have their social life and things like that,” Mancuso said in a recent interview with the Guardian.
Plant memory
In one experiment, water droplets were released onto a Mimosa pudica plant. The plant’s usual response is to recoil it’s leaves, as a safety mechanism.
But once the plant became accustomed to the water drops, and realized no damage were being done, it changed it’s behaviour and stopped reacting. And this memory capacity was shown to last for up to two months – even when conditions, such as lighting, were altered.
The ‘brain’
Mancuso found that here is no ‘central brain’ in a plant, like there is in animals and humans.
“They are very good at diffusing the same function all over the body,” he said. “You need to imagine a plant as a huge brain. Maybe not as efficient as in the case of animals, but diffused everywhere.”
That would explain how up to 90% of a plant can be removed without the plant dying.
Sensitivity
Based on ‘thousands of pieces of evidence’ as Mancuso puts it, it was discovered that a single root can detect more than 20 different chemical and physical variables. “Plants can sense a few milligrams in a huge amount of soil,” he explained.
Communication as a defense system
Mancuso believes that plants can detect the electromagnetic fields of other life forms and that they use chemicals and scents not only to warn each other of danger, but to try and keep predators away and to attract pollinating insects.
By example, when corn gets eaten by a caterpillar, the plant emits a signal which attracts parasitic wasps to kill the predator.
Picking up sound vibes
The Neurobiologist says that “plants are extremely good at detecting specific kinds of sounds. For example at 200hz or 300hz – because they are seeking the sound of running water.”
What can human society learn from plant intelligence?
Human societies are ruled by pyramid structures. But Mancuso suggests it’s not always the best way.
“This structure enables us to move fast, physically and organizationally, but it also leaves us vulnerable. If a major organ fails, it could scupper everything, and top-down leadership rarely serves the whole,” he said.
“Plants are kind of horizontal, diffusive, decentralized organisations that are much more in line with modernity.”
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truththeory--2020-04-29--Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants

Sweden and Austria have joined Belgium as the only three European nations no longer reliant on coal for power and heating .
Sweden had initially set a target of going coal-free by 2022 .
But after a mild winter , the last remaining coal-fired plant – KVV6 in Värtaverke , Stockholm , has closed .
The shut-down on April 16 will help Stockholm achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2040 .
“ Since Stockholm was almost totally fossil-dependent 30-40 years ago , we have made enormous changes and now we are taking the step away from carbon dependence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entirely based on renewable and recycled energy , ” said Anders Egelrud , CEO of Stockholm Exergi – the company which previously ran the coal plant .
The closing of KVV6 will halve Stockholm Exergi ’ s annual carbon emissions .
KVV6 has been in operation since 1989 .
Since 1990 , the Swedish capital ’ s greenhouse gas emissions per resident have been cut in half .
In 2010 , Stockholm became the first city to receive the EU Commission ’ s European Green Capital award .
Across Europe , there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greener energy Austria is following the same path .
Mellach – the last remaining coal fired power plant , was also closed this month .
Mellach will now become a pilot plant for high-temperature electrolysis .
Austria ’ s goal is to operate with 100 % renewable power sources by 2030 .
Europe Beyond Coal , the campaign working towards a greener coal-free continent , reacted positively to the latest developments in Sweden and Austria .
“ With Sweden going coal-free in the same week as Austria , the downward trajectory of coal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director Kathrin Gutmann told PV Magazine .
“ Against the backdrop of the serious health challenges we are facing , leaving coal behind in exchange for renewables is the right decision .
It will repay us in kind with improved health , climate protection and more resilient economies , ” she added .
According to the organization , 86 coal power plants have been shut down or have announced their intention to close since 2016 .
“ Mining and burning coal has devastating effects on public health , the environment , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also holding back many communities that are being given a false choice between jobs and health .
Both will be achieved with a just transition to renewable energy , ” read a statement on the Europe Beyond Coal homepage .

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Sweden and Austria have joined Belgium as the only three European nations no longer reliant on coal for power and heating.
Sweden had initially set a target of going coal-free by 2022. But after a mild winter, the last remaining coal-fired plant – KVV6 in Värtaverke, Stockholm, has closed.
The shut-down on April 16 will help Stockholm achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2040.
“Since Stockholm was almost totally fossil-dependent 30-40 years ago, we have made enormous changes and now we are taking the step away from carbon dependence and continuing the journey towards an energy system entirely based on renewable and recycled energy,” said Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi – the company which previously ran the coal plant.
The closing of KVV6 will halve Stockholm Exergi’s annual carbon emissions. KVV6 has been in operation since 1989.
Since 1990, the Swedish capital’s greenhouse gas emissions per resident have been cut in half. In 2010, Stockholm became the first city to receive the EU Commission’s European Green Capital award.
Across Europe, there is a move away from coal power towards greener energy
Austria is following the same path. Mellach – the last remaining coal fired power plant, was also closed this month. Mellach will now become a pilot plant for high-temperature electrolysis.
Austria’s goal is to operate with 100% renewable power sources by 2030.
Europe Beyond Coal, the campaign working towards a greener coal-free continent, reacted positively to the latest developments in Sweden and Austria.
“With Sweden going coal-free in the same week as Austria, the downward trajectory of coal in Europe is clear,” campaign director Kathrin Gutmann told PV Magazine.
“Against the backdrop of the serious health challenges we are facing, leaving coal behind in exchange for renewables is the right decision. It will repay us in kind with improved health, climate protection and more resilient economies,” she added.
Sweden’s last coal plant has closed, making it totally coal power free two years early! With Austria, it’s the second country in the last week to move #beyondcoal!https://t.co/438Lw5ONbZ pic.twitter.com/RfeOnr0NGr — Europe Beyond Coal (@EurBeyondCoal) April 21, 2020
According to the organization, 86 coal power plants have been shut down or have announced their intention to close since 2016.
“Mining and burning coal has devastating effects on public health, the environment, and the global climate.
“It’s also holding back many communities that are being given a false choice between jobs and health. Both will be achieved with a just transition to renewable energy,” read a statement on the Europe Beyond Coal homepage.
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truththeory--2020-04-29--China Has A Trillion-Dollar Plan To Dominate Global Trade

In 2013 the Chinese Government adopted The Belt and Road Initiative the ( BRI ) .
It ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ the modern history of the world .
It spans three continents and includes almost 60 @ @ @ @ @ s population .
The BRI consists of two parts : The first part is the @ @ @ @ @ part is the maritime silk road .
The economic belt consists of six corridors that @ @ @ @ @ China .
Including Powerplants , bridges , Railways , and everything that makes it easier @ @ @ @ @ and Europe to trade goods with China .
To countries that are willing to host @ @ @ @ @ loaning trillions of dollars .
They promote it as a win-win for everyone .
The @ @ @ @ @ chain of seaports that connect the South China Sea To the Indian Ocean that direct @ @ @ @ @ China .
Watch the video below to find out more .

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In 2013 the Chinese Government adopted The Belt and Road Initiative the (BRI). It’s the most ambitious infrastructure project in the modern history of the world. It spans three continents and includes almost 60 percent of the world’s population.
The BRI consists of two parts: The first part is the economic belt, the second part is the maritime silk road.
The economic belt consists of six corridors that direct trade to and from China. Including Powerplants, bridges, Railways, and everything that makes it easier for Africa, Asia, and Europe to trade goods with China.
To countries that are willing to host these projects, China is loaning trillions of dollars. They promote it as a win-win for everyone.
The maritime silk road is a chain of seaports that connect the South China Sea To the Indian Ocean that direct maritime trade to and from China.
Watch the video below to find out more.
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truththeory--2020-04-29--These Solar Panel Blinds Could Help Power Your Entire House

The technology needed to harness solar electricity is growing by leaps and bounds with each passing year .
Researchers and entrepreneurs are always finding new and exciting ways to apply technology .
Some of the most interesting applications involve building solar panels into objects that are already in our homes , and often in direct sunlight .
One example of this concept is the solar blinds made by a company called SolarGaps .
SolarGaps blinds are a great solution for people living in apartments or rental houses , and even people who just don ’ t want to go through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their roofs .
To make the blinds more efficient , the panels track the sun and adjust their positions throughout the day , and they can also be controlled through a smartphone .
The blinds can be set up as the main source of power for your home if you get enough sun , and there is even a battery to store extra electricity , which can be saved for later or sold back to the power company .
Truth Theory reported on a similar technology earlier this year , but instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window .
Researchers at Michigan State University developed a transparent solar cell that could be used as windows and various other building materials .
Researchers at MIT have been working on the development of a liquid fuel that can store the sun ’ s energy for up to 18 years .
Findings of studies conducted on this material in the past year could pave the way for huge advances in solar technology , considering one of the biggest hurdles that the industry has faced thus far is figuring out a way to properly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is collected .
Over 5000 people have downloaded our free ebook “ Growth Hacking Tips And Rituals For Optimal Living ” CLICK HERE to get your free copy now 2016 data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance ( BNEF ) suggests that solar has actually already become the cheapest way to generate energy .
According to a recent estimate released by the International Energy Agency , solar will be the world ’ s primary source of energy by 2050 .
Recent breakthroughs in solar technology are making it more efficient and cheaper to extract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn , is making this technology more available to the average person .
Solar power is unlike most other energy resources because there is a limitless supply .
This limitless supply of power could actually cause energy prices to drop so low that anyone could afford it .
Like all technology , the technology to harness electricity from the sun will continue to become cheaper as it is developed and perfected .

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By John Vibes / Truth Theory
The technology needed to harness solar electricity is growing by leaps and bounds with each passing year. Researchers and entrepreneurs are always finding new and exciting ways to apply technology. Some of the most interesting applications involve building solar panels into objects that are already in our homes, and often in direct sunlight.
One example of this concept is the solar blinds made by a company called SolarGaps.
SolarGaps blinds are a great solution for people living in apartments or rental houses, and even people who just don’t want to go through the trouble of installing solar panels on their roofs.
To make the blinds more efficient, the panels track the sun and adjust their positions throughout the day, and they can also be controlled through a smartphone. The blinds can be set up as the main source of power for your home if you get enough sun, and there is even a battery to store extra electricity, which can be saved for later or sold back to the power company.
Truth Theory reported on a similar technology earlier this year, but instead of solar blinds, it was the whole window. Researchers at Michigan State University developed a transparent solar cell that could be used as windows and various other building materials.
Researchers at MIT have been working on the development of a liquid fuel that can store the sun’s energy for up to 18 years. Findings of studies conducted on this material in the past year could pave the way for huge advances in solar technology, considering one of the biggest hurdles that the industry has faced thus far is figuring out a way to properly store and harness the energy once it is collected.
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2016 data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) suggests that solar has actually already become the cheapest way to generate energy.
According to a recent estimate released by the International Energy Agency, solar will be the world’s primary source of energy by 2050. Recent breakthroughs in solar technology are making it more efficient and cheaper to extract energy from the sun, which in turn, is making this technology more available to the average person.
Solar power is unlike most other energy resources because there is a limitless supply. This limitless supply of power could actually cause energy prices to drop so low that anyone could afford it. Like all technology, the technology to harness electricity from the sun will continue to become cheaper as it is developed and perfected.
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truththeory--2020-04-29--This Buddhist Nun Explains The Difference Between Genuine Love And Attachment

Tenzin Palmo Jetsunma is a Tibetan Buddhist nun , author , teacher , and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh , India .
In this video she explains the misconceptions we have about love , she says : “ The problem is always that we mistake the idea of Love for Attachment .
We imagine that the grasping and clinging that we have in our relationships shows that we love .
Whereas actually , it is just Attachment , which causes pain .
The more we grasp , the more we are afraid to lose , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course , we are going to suffer.
” Tenzin Palmo highlights that genuine love is wanting someone else to be happy , whereas attachment is wanting someone else to make you happy .
“ Any kind of relationship which imagines that we can fulfill ourselves through another is bound to be very tricky .
Ideally , people would come together already feeling fulfilled within themselves and just , therefore , appreciating that in the other , rather than expecting the other to supply that sense of well-being.
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Tenzin Palmo Jetsunma is a Tibetan Buddhist nun, author, teacher, and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. In this video she explains the misconceptions we have about love, she says: “The problem is always that we mistake the idea of Love for Attachment. We imagine that the grasping and clinging that we have in our relationships shows that we love. Whereas actually, it is just Attachment, which causes pain. The more we grasp, the more we are afraid to lose, if we do lose, then, of course, we are going to suffer.”
Tenzin Palmo highlights that genuine love is wanting someone else to be happy, whereas attachment is wanting someone else to make you happy. “Any kind of relationship which imagines that we can fulfill ourselves through another is bound to be very tricky. Ideally, people would come together already feeling fulfilled within themselves and just, therefore, appreciating that in the other, rather than expecting the other to supply that sense of well-being.”
Watch Tenzin Palmo’s full interview below:
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truththeory--2020-04-29--Opinion: Stress Not Only Destroys Your Health But Also “Makes You Addicted”

Substance use disorder is not a problem for people with genetic predisposition only .
Scientific studies have shown that stress can change the brain and make it vulnerable to addiction .
But , modern society is facing more stressors .
Major among them come from family , money , and work .
This explains why experts in substance abuse suggest that people deal with the cause of these stressors to deal with the increasing cases of stress and addiction .
Essentially , people are living in a perfect environment to develop an addiction because they are facing more stressors than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them think to use drugs , drink alcohol , or eat addictively assuming that this will provide solace .
Although scientific evidence has linked addiction to stress , a disparity between how people see and accept comfort eating exists .
To some people , drug addiction is a poor choice or a moral failing .
It ’ s , therefore , not surprising that people abuse drugs trying to deal with stress only to end up struggling with addiction and eventually calling the hotline to get free consultation on drug addiction issues for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number that is manned by addiction experts that provide all the assistance that people with addiction problems and their loved ones need .
When people call this number , they get all the information they need to decide about addiction .
They can also be given details of the available addiction treatment centers .
Research indicates that stress is a common risk factor when it comes to addiction .
Researchers have revealed overwhelming evidence showing how stress affects the human brain leading to addiction .
What ’ s more , science has shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food have similar stimulating effects on the reward center of the brain .
They can prompt the brain to release dopamine .
This chemical is responsible for making a person feel good .
When the brain recalls this reward , it seeks out the stimulating substance again .
Unfortunately , repeating the seeking behavior leads to addiction .
And before a person knows it , they have reached a level where they can ’ t survive without the addictive substance .
And , to quit the behavior or the addictive substance , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People have varying dopamine receptors amounts in the brain .
And , the more D2 receptors a person have the higher their natural pleasure and stimulation level .
And , the less likely they are to seek comfort food or recreational drugs to compensate .
Research has shown that using addictive substances and stress leads to lower D2 levels even in otherwise healthy study participants .
And receptors deficiency continues even after a person quits using addictive substances .
That ’ s why former drug users are discontent and less motivated .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ addicts desire to see the reward from chemicals .
Research has shown that when a person is exposed to addictive substances , they lose self-control due to low dopamine receptors that correlate to low activity in their prefrontal cortex .
What ’ s interesting is the experts ’ suggestion that even individuals that are hard-wired when it comes to addiction can become develop a dependency on drugs when stressed .
As such , anybody can develop an addiction when faced with higher levels of stress .
Ideally , stress makes a person lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substances .
That ’ s why anybody can abuse drugs to a level where their loved ones will have to call the addiction helpline for emergency assistance .
But , experts say that people have different brains based on their social circumstances , zip code , and stress level .
And , exposure to stress does not mean that a person will develop a substance use disorder .
A person must be exposed to addictive substances or drugs .
What this means is that stressors lead individuals to seek solace in addictive substances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s because these substances prompt the brain to release dopamine .
Unfortunately , they create a craving form an increased amount and a person keeps consuming them irrationally .
Consequently , even individuals that are the most self-disciplined tend to fall prey to drug and food addiction when faced with the right mix of stress and adversity .
This shows that addiction is not a moral failing or losing self-control .
It only highlights the fact that stress plays a significant role in drug addiction .
A person doesn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeper into an addiction to eventually call the addiction help hotline seeking emergency assistance .
Instead , they can manage stress to avoid becoming an addict .
Several tools can be used to manage stress .
They include the following : • Processing feelings and thoughts via writing , blogging , and journaling • Attending a support group to express feelings and thoughts in empathetic environments Life can be stressful and challenging .
And , using drugs to deal with stress can make things worse .
But , this doesn ’ t mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to addiction and eventually call the drug hotline number seeking emergency help .
Knowing how to prevent or deal with stress can make all the difference .

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Substance use disorder is not a problem for people with genetic predisposition only. Scientific studies have shown that stress can change the brain and make it vulnerable to addiction. But, modern society is facing more stressors. Major among them come from family, money, and work. This explains why experts in substance abuse suggest that people deal with the cause of these stressors to deal with the increasing cases of stress and addiction.
Essentially, people are living in a perfect environment to develop an addiction because they are facing more stressors than ever. Everybody has triggers that make them think to use drugs, drink alcohol, or eat addictively assuming that this will provide solace. Although scientific evidence has linked addiction to stress, a disparity between how people see and accept comfort eating exists. To some people, drug addiction is a poor choice or a moral failing.
It’s, therefore, not surprising that people abuse drugs trying to deal with stress only to end up struggling with addiction and eventually calling the hotline to get free consultation on drug addiction issues for emergency assistance. This is a phone number that is manned by addiction experts that provide all the assistance that people with addiction problems and their loved ones need. When people call this number, they get all the information they need to decide about addiction. They can also be given details of the available addiction treatment centers.
How Stress Affects the Brain
Research indicates that stress is a common risk factor when it comes to addiction. Researchers have revealed overwhelming evidence showing how stress affects the human brain leading to addiction. What’s more, science has shown that alcohol, drugs, and some food have similar stimulating effects on the reward center of the brain. They can prompt the brain to release dopamine. This chemical is responsible for making a person feel good. When the brain recalls this reward, it seeks out the stimulating substance again.
Unfortunately, repeating the seeking behavior leads to addiction. And before a person knows it, they have reached a level where they can’t survive without the addictive substance. And, to quit the behavior or the addictive substance, they have to call rehab for professional assistance.
People have varying dopamine receptors amounts in the brain. And, the more D2 receptors a person have the higher their natural pleasure and stimulation level. And, the less likely they are to seek comfort food or recreational drugs to compensate.
Research has shown that using addictive substances and stress leads to lower D2 levels even in otherwise healthy study participants. And receptors deficiency continues even after a person quits using addictive substances. That’s why former drug users are discontent and less motivated. These factors are the reason why recovering addicts desire to see the reward from chemicals.
Addiction and Self-Control
Research has shown that when a person is exposed to addictive substances, they lose self-control due to low dopamine receptors that correlate to low activity in their prefrontal cortex. What’s interesting is the experts’ suggestion that even individuals that are hard-wired when it comes to addiction can become develop a dependency on drugs when stressed.
As such, anybody can develop an addiction when faced with higher levels of stress. Ideally, stress makes a person lose self-control when it comes to using addictive substances. That’s why anybody can abuse drugs to a level where their loved ones will have to call the addiction helpline for emergency assistance.
But, experts say that people have different brains based on their social circumstances, zip code, and stress level. And, exposure to stress does not mean that a person will develop a substance use disorder. A person must be exposed to addictive substances or drugs. What this means is that stressors lead individuals to seek solace in addictive substances like drugs and some foods. That’s because these substances prompt the brain to release dopamine. Unfortunately, they create a craving form an increased amount and a person keeps consuming them irrationally.
Consequently, even individuals that are the most self-disciplined tend to fall prey to drug and food addiction when faced with the right mix of stress and adversity. This shows that addiction is not a moral failing or losing self-control. It only highlights the fact that stress plays a significant role in drug addiction.
Managing Stress
A person doesn’t have to wait for stress to push them deeper into an addiction to eventually call the addiction help hotline seeking emergency assistance. Instead, they can manage stress to avoid becoming an addict. Several tools can be used to manage stress.
They include the following:
Engaging in stress-relieving activities like yoga
Processing feelings and thoughts via writing, blogging, and journaling
Attending a support group to express feelings and thoughts in empathetic environments
Speaking to friends
Eating healthy foods
Getting adequate sleep
Engaging in relaxing activities
Life can be stressful and challenging. And, using drugs to deal with stress can make things worse. But, this doesn’t mean that a person should let stress lead them to addiction and eventually call the drug hotline number seeking emergency help. Knowing how to prevent or deal with stress can make all the difference.
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truththeory--2020-04-29--To Avoid Produce Dumps Some Farmers Started Selling Directly To The Public

Farmers with excess supplies brought on by the coronavirus lockdown are cutting out the middle man and selling directly to consumers in order to minimise food wastage .
Lockdown regulations have resulted in the closure of many businesses and organizations which would usually be supplied by farms .
Too much produce , not enough storage The coronavirus lockdown situation has created an oversupply of fresh farm produce .
The farmers themselves have a limited capacity for cold storage .
Some have been donating to food banks and charities .
But these institutions also don ’ t have the facilities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as meat , fish , dairy , fruit and vegetables .
With little option , some farmers have had to destroy the products they worked so hard to make .
Milk has been poured away , eggs smashed up and vegetables buried .
Dairy Farmers of America , the country ’ s largest dairy cooperative , estimated that as much as as 3.7 million gallons of milk is being thrown away daily .
A single chicken farm is reportedly smashing 750,000 unhatched eggs every week .
In another case , the Hartschuh Dairy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pounds of milk into a lagoon .
Farmers in Florida are selling directly to consumers to prevent food from being destroyed .
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has created an online portal to assist with the process .
Similar initiatives are happening around the world and across the U.S , including the Moon Valley Farm in Maryland .
Read more : Biodegradable Tableware Made From Wheat Bran Could Be One Solution To Plastic Pollution

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Farmers with excess supplies brought on by the coronavirus lockdown are cutting out the middle man and selling directly to consumers in order to minimise food wastage.
Lockdown regulations have resulted in the closure of many businesses and organizations which would usually be supplied by farms.
These include restaurants, cafes, hotels, airliners, cruise ships and schools.
Too much produce, not enough storage
The coronavirus lockdown situation has created an oversupply of fresh farm produce. The farmers themselves have a limited capacity for cold storage.
Some have been donating to food banks and charities. But these institutions also don’t have the facilities to store large amounts of fresh produce such as meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables.
With little option, some farmers have had to destroy the products they worked so hard to make. Milk has been poured away, eggs smashed up and vegetables buried.
Dairy Farmers of America, the country’s largest dairy cooperative, estimated that as much as as 3.7 million gallons of milk is being thrown away daily.
A single chicken farm is reportedly smashing 750,000 unhatched eggs every week. In another case, the Hartschuh Dairy Farm were recently forced to flush 31,000 pounds of milk into a lagoon.
Florida farmers find a solution
Farmers in Florida are selling directly to consumers to prevent food from being destroyed.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has created an online portal to assist with the process.
Similar initiatives are happening around the world and across the U.S, including the Moon Valley Farm in Maryland.
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truththeory--2020-04-30--Customer Leaves Entire $1,200 Stimulus Check As A Tip For All The Staff At A Family-Owned Restaurant

Amidst the downfall the small businesses have been facing due to lockdown restrictions , an Arkansas steakhouse received a heavy tip of $ 1200 from a customer to combat the ongoing pandemic .
The tip left by the customer was the entire amount received by her as the stimulus check from the federal government .
One of the worst-affected sectors is the small businesses that are closed down , and are struggling to arrange funds to make their business thrive .
Despite struggling to continue business during the coronavirus scare , the Arkansas steakhouse kept serving their customers .
Located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurant offered curbside pickup for their customers .
The restaurant has been operating with only four employees .
It offered curbside pick-up services for three days in a week .
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A regular customer of the restaurant left a surprise in the form of a massive tip which left all the employees awestruck .
Alison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steakhouse spoke to KARK News .
She said , “ We just started crying and thanking God because it came at a time that most of our staff really needed it.
” In the video released by KARK news , Allison said , “ Things have been barely getting by , we are making it through.
” Allison is the general manager of the Colonial Arkansas steakhouse , which is owned by her parents .
Also Read : Landlords Across The Country Are Waiving Rent Voluntarily For Their Tenants Dana Gateley , owner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had left the tip .
She said , “ She was sobbing and saying it was their whole stimulus.
” Filled with gratitude , she said that the tip was enough for all employees .
Even those who are not working will receive their share from the tip amount .
A $ 100 can be managed for all employees of the restaurant .
As restaurants are permitted to offer only curbside pickup services , the Arkansas restaurant had to cut down its staff from 12 to 4 .
“ We have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly 50 years .
We are stubborn .
We are not giving up.
” Allison said .
Alison further said that although the restaurant has been witnessing a rough time , they are ready to reopen in a suitable time .

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Amidst the downfall the small businesses have been facing due to lockdown restrictions, an Arkansas steakhouse received a heavy tip of $1200 from a customer to combat the ongoing pandemic. The tip left by the customer was the entire amount received by her as the stimulus check from the federal government.
One of the worst-affected sectors is the small businesses that are closed down, and are struggling to arrange funds to make their business thrive.
Despite struggling to continue business during the coronavirus scare, the Arkansas steakhouse kept serving their customers.
Located at Pine Bluff, this colonial steakhouse restaurant offered curbside pickup for their customers. The restaurant has been operating with only four employees. It offered curbside pick-up services for three days in a week.
Also Read: Anonymous Donor Spends $82,000 To Give $150 Gift Cards To Every Home In Small Iowa Town
As small businesses struggle to make ends meet, the Arkansas steakhouse came across a generous tipper. A regular customer of the restaurant left a surprise in the form of a massive tip which left all the employees awestruck.
Alison Hall, the manager of the Colonial steakhouse spoke to KARK News. She said, “We just started crying and thanking God because it came at a time that most of our staff really needed it.”
In the video released by KARK news, Allison said, “Things have been barely getting by, we are making it through.”
Allison is the general manager of the Colonial Arkansas steakhouse, which is owned by her parents.
Also Read: Landlords Across The Country Are Waiving Rent Voluntarily For Their Tenants
Dana Gateley, owner of the steakhouse spoke about the customer who had left the tip. She said, “She was sobbing and saying it was their whole stimulus.”
Filled with gratitude, she said that the tip was enough for all employees. Even those who are not working will receive their share from the tip amount. A $100 can be managed for all employees of the restaurant.
As restaurants are permitted to offer only curbside pickup services, the Arkansas restaurant had to cut down its staff from 12 to 4.
“We have been open for a very long time, nearly 50 years. We are stubborn. We are not giving up.” Allison said.
Alison further said that although the restaurant has been witnessing a rough time, they are ready to reopen in a suitable time.
Image credit: KARK 4 News


truththeory--2020-04-30--Biodiversity Experts Issue Chilling Caution: Destruction Of Nature Will Lead To More Pandemics

Experts say that there is only a small window of opportunity for humans to change their destructive ways towards nature in order to avoid deadly new pandemics like the coronavirus from breaking out .
This was the finding of a group of biodiversity professors whose article was published this week by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES ) .
It ’ s widely believed that the coronavirus started through the transmission of the virus from an animal , probably a bat , to a person at a wet-market in Wuhan , China .
This has raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our planet .
About how the destruction of the natural world has brought wild animals and humans into closer contact .
As to why there are such desperate levels of poverty and inequality which cause people to trade in animals in the first place .
The authors feel strongly that the coronavirus is a direct result of the exploitative and greedy nature of humans .
“ Rampant deforestation , uncontrolled expansion of agriculture , intensive farming , mining and infrastructure development , as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of diseases from wildlife to people , ” read part of their statement .
“ There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic – us .
As with the climate and biodiversity crises , recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity – particularly our global financial and economic systems , based on a limited paradigm that prizes economic growth at any cost .
“ We have a small window of opportunity , in overcoming the challenges of the current crisis .
To avoid sowing the seeds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we continue to mess with nature The effect of the coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns has changed our world dramatically .
As heavy industries have shut down and road and air transport has nearly come to a standstill , the environment has benefited .
Optimists are hoping that the coronavirus could bring about a ‘ reset ’ to the ways of the world .
But there will also be governments and corporations looking to make up for lost revenues by pushing even harder than before .
This could be catastrophic , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be politically expedient at this time to relax environmental standards and to prop up industries such as intensive agriculture , long-distance transportation such as the airlines , and fossil-fuel-dependent energy sectors .
But doing so without requiring urgent and fundamental change , essentially subsidizes the emergence of future pandemics , ” they warned .
According to the report , 700 000 people die each year from animal-to-human diseases .
And there are an estimated 1.7 million unidentified viruses in animals which could infect people .
Some of which could be even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way to reverse the cycle ?
With population growth , exploitation , and inequality rife , it will be a massive challenge to bring about positive change .
The authors highlighted three areas that need to be addressed urgently for this to happen .
Firstly , the strengthening of environmental regulations .
Second is the implementation of a “ One Health approach at all levels of decision-making .
From the global to the most local .
Recognizing the complex interconnections among the health of people , animals , plants , and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve healthcare systems , to mobilize global finance for this .
And to provide “ sustainable alternatives to high-risk economic activities and protecting the health of the most vulnerable.
” This will all take significant investment .
But it will pay off in the long term , they believe .
“ The programs we ’ re talking about will cost tens of billions of dollars a year , ” one of the authors , Peter Daszak told The Guardian .
“ But if you get one pandemic , even just one a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you still come out with an incredibly good return on investment .
“ Business as usual will not work .
Business as usual right now for pandemics is waiting for them to emerge and hoping for a vaccine .
That ’ s not a good strategy .
We need to deal with the underlying drivers.
” Read more : Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants

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By Anthony McLennan / Truth Theory
Experts say that there is only a small window of opportunity for humans to change their destructive ways towards nature in order to avoid deadly new pandemics like the coronavirus from breaking out.
This was the finding of a group of biodiversity professors whose article was published this week by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
It’s widely believed that the coronavirus started through the transmission of the virus from an animal, probably a bat, to a person at a wet-market in Wuhan, China.
This has raised questions about the way we are treating our planet. About how the destruction of the natural world has brought wild animals and humans into closer contact. As to why there are such desperate levels of poverty and inequality which cause people to trade in animals in the first place.
The authors feel strongly that the coronavirus is a direct result of the exploitative and greedy nature of humans.
“Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a ‘perfect storm’ for the spillover of diseases from wildlife to people,” read part of their statement.
“There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic – us. As with the climate and biodiversity crises, recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity – particularly our global financial and economic systems, based on a limited paradigm that prizes economic growth at any cost.
“We have a small window of opportunity, in overcoming the challenges of the current crisis. To avoid sowing the seeds of future ones.”
Things will get worse if we continue to mess with nature
The effect of the coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns has changed our world dramatically. As heavy industries have shut down and road and air transport has nearly come to a standstill, the environment has benefited.
Optimists are hoping that the coronavirus could bring about a ‘reset’ to the ways of the world. But there will also be governments and corporations looking to make up for lost revenues by pushing even harder than before.
This could be catastrophic, as the authors point out:
“It may be politically expedient at this time to relax environmental standards and to prop up industries such as intensive agriculture, long-distance transportation such as the airlines, and fossil-fuel-dependent energy sectors. But doing so without requiring urgent and fundamental change, essentially subsidizes the emergence of future pandemics,” they warned.
According to the report, 700 000 people die each year from animal-to-human diseases. And there are an estimated 1.7 million unidentified viruses in animals which could infect people. Some of which could be even more devastating than the coronavirus.
Is there a way to reverse the cycle?
With population growth, exploitation, and inequality rife, it will be a massive challenge to bring about positive change.
The authors highlighted three areas that need to be addressed urgently for this to happen.
Firstly, the strengthening of environmental regulations. Second is the implementation of a “One Health approach at all levels of decision-making. From the global to the most local. Recognizing the complex interconnections among the health of people, animals, plants, and our shared environment.”
The third aspect is to improve healthcare systems, to mobilize global finance for this. And to provide “sustainable alternatives to high-risk economic activities and protecting the health of the most vulnerable.”
This will all take significant investment. But it will pay off in the long term, they believe.
“The programs we’re talking about will cost tens of billions of dollars a year,” one of the authors, Peter Daszak told The Guardian. “But if you get one pandemic, even just one a century, that costs trillions. So you still come out with an incredibly good return on investment.
“Business as usual will not work. Business as usual right now for pandemics is waiting for them to emerge and hoping for a vaccine. That’s not a good strategy. We need to deal with the underlying drivers.”
Read more: Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants
Image Credit: Richard Whitcombe


truththeory--2020-04-30--This Scuba Diving Group Makes Face Masks Out Of Recycled Ocean Plastics

Due to a dearth of face masks , many people have been compelled to step outside in snorkeling masks .
In these trying times , the Professional Association of Diving Instructors has come forward to rescue the ocean and help out people at the same time .
They have decided to transform plastic bottles collected from the ocean into face masks , according to a report by CNN .
PADI came forward with the idea of creating the masks .
They worked in collaboration with a company selling eco-friendly active-wear known as Rash ’ R .
The mask has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size will easily fit most adults , reveals Scuba Diving .
The masks come in 5 different patterns , have a double layer , and can be washed in the machine .
Every mask package includes 5 filters , carbon-activated and reusable .
Each one lasts for approximately 8 hours .
These filters can be bought from numerous online retailers .
PADI is yet to sell them , although it will , very soon .
Read : Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants According to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that it is making no profits and is selling the masks at manufacturing cost .
Their primary intention is for ocean lovers to take care of their well-being as well as that of the ocean .
There has been an overwhelming demand for these masks .
However , they are , for now , solely available for pre-order .
A smaller version of the mask is also available for kids of 4-10 years .
So far over 15,000 pre-orders have been received by PADI .
The first shipment will begin this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warehouses .
Lisa Nicklin , PADI Worldwide ’ s vice president of consumer marketing , confessed to CNN about completely underestimating the popularity of the masks .
The consumers , she believes , loved the idea of doing their part for the ocean .
She further disclosed that 1,267 pounds of plastic have been reused and removed from the ocean thanks to the current pre-orders .
Read : With No Visitors , Australian Scuba Companies Are Planting Coral On Great Barrier Reef Other companies have also decided to take a similar step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based online marketing firm , used a 3D printer to create masks out of recycled plastic for health-care workers Precious Plastic has also designed a template for creating masks from recycled plastic , reports Euronews .
In Uganda , a Ph.D. candidate has come up with an ingenious way of making face masks out recycled plastic for health-care professionals .
She was featured by The Berkeley News .
Uganda , like many other countries , is facing a severe shortage of PPE .
Paige Balcom explained to The Berkeley News that their hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t adequate face masks or similar protective shields for the hospital staff .
The handmade ones cost 80 cents while the machine-made ones , 25 cents .
This sustainable means of meeting the consumers ’ demands is paving the path which we must follow post-pandemic .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Due to a dearth of face masks, many people have been compelled to step outside in snorkeling masks. In these trying times, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors has come forward to rescue the ocean and help out people at the same time. They have decided to transform plastic bottles collected from the ocean into face masks, according to a report by CNN.
PADI came forward with the idea of creating the masks. They worked in collaboration with a company selling eco-friendly active-wear known as Rash’R.
The mask has been made in such a way that one size will easily fit most adults, reveals Scuba Diving. The masks come in 5 different patterns, have a double layer, and can be washed in the machine. Every mask package includes 5 filters, carbon-activated and reusable. Each one lasts for approximately 8 hours. These filters can be bought from numerous online retailers. PADI is yet to sell them, although it will, very soon.
Each mask including the 5 filters costs $20.40, reveals CNN.
Read: Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants
According to a report by Scuba Diving, PADI has revealed that it is making no profits and is selling the masks at manufacturing cost. Their primary intention is for ocean lovers to take care of their well-being as well as that of the ocean.
There has been an overwhelming demand for these masks. However, they are, for now, solely available for pre-order. A smaller version of the mask is also available for kids of 4-10 years.
So far over 15,000 pre-orders have been received by PADI. The first shipment will begin this week, as soon as the masks reach the warehouses.
Lisa Nicklin, PADI Worldwide’s vice president of consumer marketing, confessed to CNN about completely underestimating the popularity of the masks. The consumers, she believes, loved the idea of doing their part for the ocean.
She further disclosed that 1,267 pounds of plastic have been reused and removed from the ocean thanks to the current pre-orders.
Read: With No Visitors, Australian Scuba Companies Are Planting Coral On Great Barrier Reef
Other companies have also decided to take a similar step ahead. Float Digital, a UK based online marketing firm, used a 3D printer to create masks out of recycled plastic for health-care workers
Precious Plastic has also designed a template for creating masks from recycled plastic, reports Euronews.
In Uganda, a Ph.D. candidate has come up with an ingenious way of making face masks out recycled plastic for health-care professionals. She was featured by The Berkeley News. Uganda, like many other countries, is facing a severe shortage of PPE.
Paige Balcom explained to The Berkeley News that their hospitals are severely under-equipped. There aren’t adequate face masks or similar protective shields for the hospital staff. The handmade ones cost 80 cents while the machine-made ones, 25 cents.
This sustainable means of meeting the consumers’ demands is paving the path which we must follow post-pandemic.
Image Credit: Padi Gear


truththeory--2020-05-01--This Artist Went Viral For Photoshopping Her Cat Into Classical Paintings

A Russian artist named Svetlana Petrova has created a website that features dozens of images that show her cat Zarathustra @ @ @ @ @ .
Petrova also sells merchandise like posters and calanders on the website that feature the @ @ @ @ @ our favorites below :

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truththeory--2020-05-01--America’s Billionaires Gain $282 Billion During Three Weeks of Pandemic

Tens of millions of people in the United States have been left without jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , and small business owners across the country are unsure if they will ever be able to open again .
However , as usual , the experience of billionaires has been much different .
In fact , billionaires have watched their collective net worth grow by $ 282 billion so far during the pandemic , according to a new report from the Institute for Policy Studies .
The report noted that 49 % of the world ’ s billionaires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past year .
Jeff Bezos and anyone with stock in Amazon were among the biggest winners in the pandemic .
“ The closure of hundreds of thousands of small businesses is giving Amazon the opportunity to increase its market share , strengthen its place in the supply chain , and gain more pricing power over consumers .
Despite Amazon ’ s e-commerce dominance , Bezos has been unable to protect his workforce from Covid-19 : Workers in 10 different Amazon warehouses tested positive for the disease in late March 3 , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who saw their wealth rise since the pandemic began are Elon Musk , Zoom founder Eric Yuan , and Google CEO Eric Smidt .
Anyone with tech stocks has seen their portfolios soar in the past few months , especially Amazon .
Joshua Harris , Apollo Global Management co-founder and owner of multiple professional sports teams benefited even more directly from the pandemic , using his connection with Jared Kushner and the Trump administration to have one of his investment firms handle the bailout funds .
This is not the story for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small number of billionaires who were not positioned to benefit from the crisis did lose a significant amount of their money .
In its 34th annual list of global billionaires , which was published by Forbes on April 7 , 2020 , the number of billionaires dropped from 2,153 in 2019 to 2,095 in 2020 .
Millionaires have seen huge losses as a result of the outbreak as well .
At the start of the year , there was a record 11 million people in the country with over a million dollars in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by research firm Spectrem Group .
Even if some people with a lot of money saw their portfolios shrink in recent months , their concerns are nothing compared to the millions of people who are living paycheck to paycheck and unsure of where their next meal will be coming from .
Workers from some of the world ’ s largest corporations are planning a strike this week , to protest the pandemic working conditions , as well as lack of hazard pay and paid sick leave .
The targets of the strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Tens of millions of people in the United States have been left without jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and small business owners across the country are unsure if they will ever be able to open again. However, as usual, the experience of billionaires has been much different. In fact, billionaires have watched their collective net worth grow by $282 billion so far during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Institute for Policy Studies.
The report noted that 49% of the world’s billionaires have seen their wealth increase over the past year. Jeff Bezos and anyone with stock in Amazon were among the biggest winners in the pandemic.
“The closure of hundreds of thousands of small businesses is giving Amazon the opportunity to increase its market share, strengthen its place in the supply chain, and gain more pricing power over consumers. Despite Amazon’s e-commerce dominance, Bezos has been unable to protect his workforce from Covid-19: Workers in 10 different Amazon warehouses tested positive for the disease in late March 3,” according to the report.
Among other billionaires who saw their wealth rise since the pandemic began are Elon Musk, Zoom founder Eric Yuan, and Google CEO Eric Smidt. Anyone with tech stocks has seen their portfolios soar in the past few months, especially Amazon.
Joshua Harris, Apollo Global Management co-founder and owner of multiple professional sports teams benefited even more directly from the pandemic, using his connection with Jared Kushner and the Trump administration to have one of his investment firms handle the bailout funds.
This is not the story for the ultra-wealthy as a whole, as a small number of billionaires who were not positioned to benefit from the crisis did lose a significant amount of their money. In its 34th annual list of global billionaires, which was published by Forbes on April 7, 2020, the number of billionaires dropped from 2,153 in 2019 to 2,095 in 2020.
Millionaires have seen huge losses as a result of the outbreak as well. At the start of the year, there was a record 11 million people in the country with over a million dollars in assets, according to a new study published by research firm Spectrem Group.
Even if some people with a lot of money saw their portfolios shrink in recent months, their concerns are nothing compared to the millions of people who are living paycheck to paycheck and unsure of where their next meal will be coming from.
Workers from some of the world’s largest corporations are planning a strike this week, to protest the pandemic working conditions, as well as lack of hazard pay and paid sick leave. The targets of the strike include Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Whole Foods, Amazon, Target, and Instacart workers are striking on May 1st pic.twitter.com/nwnMhxxffy — Michael Sainato (@msainat1) April 22, 2020
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truththeory--2020-05-01--Israeli Researcher Says Moses Was High On Psychedelics When He Spoke To God

Some researchers claim that Moses and the Israelites were on drugs during their legendary quest across the desert .
According to Benny Shanon , an Israeli professor of cognitive philosophy at Hebrew University , this detail could explain the vision in which Moses received the Ten Commandments from God .
This theory may also explain that the “ burning bush ” in the bible is not a literal bush on fire , but a bush that creates a figurative fire in the mind .
Shannon says that the components needed to make the psychedelic brew ayahuasca are native to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Amazon where the brew is more popular .
“ As far as Moses on Mount Sinai is concerned , it was either a supernatural cosmic event , which I don ’ t believe , or a legend , which I don ’ t believe either , or finally , and this is very probable , an event that joined Moses and the people of Israel under the effects of narcotics , ” Shannon told Israel Radio .
In The Book of Exodus , the encounter that Moses has with God is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trumpets , which is similar to the visions described by people under the influence of psychedelics .
In addition to the burning bush being a metaphor , Shannon says that it could have also been a literal hallucination .
“ In advanced forms of ayahuasca inebriation .
the seeing of light is accompanied by profound religious and spiritual feelings , ” Shannon says .
Over 5000 people have downloaded our free ebook “ Growth Hacking Tips And Rituals For Optimal Living ” CLICK HERE to get your free copy now Shannon has admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he tried ayahuasca at least once while traveling in the Amazon in 1991 .
“ Encountering the divine is one of the most powerful experiences associated with high-level Ayahuasca inebriation , ” Shannon told the Guardian .
These theories are controversial among religious scholars , but psychedelic drugs and spirituality have gone hand in hand since the beginning of recorded history , in many different cultures across the world .
The taboo associated with altered states of consciousness is a very new idea in human history .
Our ancestors looked at drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often sought religious experiences through intoxication .
According to a study from the Psychedelic Research Group at Imperial College London , published in the journal Psychopharmacology , psychedelic mushrooms tend to make people more resistant to authority .
They also found the psychedelic experience induced by these mushrooms also cause people to be more connected with nature .
It was announced last year that a startup called Compass Pathways had received approval from The Food and Drug Administration to develop treatments for depression , and possibly even pharmaceuticals , with psilocybin , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Compass Pathways launched in the UK in 2016 thanks to funding from PayPal founder Peter Thiel .
While the company is just now receiving approval to run trials in the US , they were already approved in Canada , the Netherlands and at their base of operations in the UK .
It is also possible that psychedelics could be legalized in different jurisdictions across the US in upcoming elections .
Activists in Denver have recently proposed a legal measure that would do away with felony charges for people caught in possession of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have been collecting signatures to get the measure put on the city ’ s election ballot .
Activists have managed to gather thousands of signatures , which is enough to put the initiative on the ballot in May .
Kevin Matthews , campaign director for Decriminalize Denver , believes that the tides of public opinion are turning against prohibition .
“ I think it ’ s going to be pretty big .
There are a lot of people throughout our country that want to see the drug policy laws change around psychedelics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .

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Some researchers claim that Moses and the Israelites were on drugs during their legendary quest across the desert. According to Benny Shanon, an Israeli professor of cognitive philosophy at Hebrew University, this detail could explain the vision in which Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
This theory may also explain that the “burning bush” in the bible is not a literal bush on fire, but a bush that creates a figurative fire in the mind. Shannon says that the components needed to make the psychedelic brew ayahuasca are native to the Sinai Peninsula, just as they are in the Amazon where the brew is more popular.
“As far as Moses on Mount Sinai is concerned, it was either a supernatural cosmic event, which I don’t believe, or a legend, which I don’t believe either, or finally, and this is very probable, an event that joined Moses and the people of Israel under the effects of narcotics,” Shannon told Israel Radio.
In The Book of Exodus, the encounter that Moses has with God is marked by thunder, lightning and blaring trumpets, which is similar to the visions described by people under the influence of psychedelics.
In addition to the burning bush being a metaphor, Shannon says that it could have also been a literal hallucination.
“In advanced forms of ayahuasca inebriation. the seeing of light is accompanied by profound religious and spiritual feelings,” Shannon says.
Over 5000 people have downloaded our free ebook “Growth Hacking Tips And Rituals For Optimal Living” CLICK HERE to get your free copy now
Shannon has admitted that he is speaking from experience, as he tried ayahuasca at least once while traveling in the Amazon in 1991.
“Encountering the divine is one of the most powerful experiences associated with high-level Ayahuasca inebriation,” Shannon told the Guardian.
These theories are controversial among religious scholars, but psychedelic drugs and spirituality have gone hand in hand since the beginning of recorded history, in many different cultures across the world.
The taboo associated with altered states of consciousness is a very new idea in human history. Our ancestors looked at drugs as just another part of life and often sought religious experiences through intoxication.
According to a study from the Psychedelic Research Group at Imperial College London, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, psychedelic mushrooms tend to make people more resistant to authority. They also found the psychedelic experience induced by these mushrooms also cause people to be more connected with nature.
It was announced last year that a startup called Compass Pathways had received approval from The Food and Drug Administration to develop treatments for depression, and possibly even pharmaceuticals, with psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic “magic mushrooms.”
Compass Pathways launched in the UK in 2016 thanks to funding from PayPal founder Peter Thiel. While the company is just now receiving approval to run trials in the US, they were already approved in Canada, the Netherlands and at their base of operations in the UK.
It is also possible that psychedelics could be legalized in different jurisdictions across the US in upcoming elections.
Activists in Denver have recently proposed a legal measure that would do away with felony charges for people caught in possession of mushrooms and over the past year, they have been collecting signatures to get the measure put on the city’s election ballot.
Activists have managed to gather thousands of signatures, which is enough to put the initiative on the ballot in May. Kevin Matthews, campaign director for Decriminalize Denver, believes that the tides of public opinion are turning against prohibition.
“I think it’s going to be pretty big. There are a lot of people throughout our country that want to see the drug policy laws change around psychedelics and psilocybin in particular,” Matthews said.
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truththeory--2020-05-01--This Bitcoin Guy Developed A Dr Octopus Suit For A Boy Suffering From Hypermobility Issues

Bitcoin had really shaken the world .
It was always a risky affair but some people took the risk and voila – they became millionaires .
Of course , not everyone had the same fate .
Some people are just born lucky .
Consider Erik Finman – he invested in Bitcoin and became one of the youngest millionaires of our time .
That ’ s quite an achievement for anyone , let alone someone who is at the ripe age of 19 .
What would you expect Finman to do with that much amount of money ?
Perhaps , give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy the best gaming device if he taps into his geeky self .
Well , Finman was wiser than any average teenager .
He went on to invest his money in something special .
No , it wasn ’ t to make him earn more money .
Not , as of now .
One of his mentor ’ s son , Aristou Meehan , came up with the idea of a working model of Dr Octopus ’ s arms .
Anyone who has watched Spiderman can immediately imagine the model .
A comic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the costumes at Comic Con and wanted something cool like that .
The only catch is – he wanted to that costume functional .
Well , if you have an idea , all you need is an investor .
And there was Finman , ready with his money to make Meehan ’ s dream come true .
With a group of engineers , Finman invested much of his money into the project .
The exoskeleton of this wonderful piece was made using 3D printing .
But the arms needed to be controlled by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are rear-mounted microcontrollers and eight motors which will power up the thing and give life to the mechanical arms .
The user just has to slip his hands in the gloves and control the arms with the middle finger on either hand .
The multiple axes on the arms could be manipulated and so , in the end , it can be properly used just like the arms of Dr Octopus .
But the catch is – the arms are not made for Finman .
Rather , he wanted to make it for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son of one of Finman ’ s many mentors and he suffers from hypermobility issues .
It ’ s terrible that this 10-year kid has to suffer from this disorder .
But thanks to Finman , there ’ s a way out .
For Finman , he just wanted to do something special for a kid this young .
Finman started working with a group of engineers and invested much of his money into the project .
The result was mind-blowing .
Meehan couldn ’ t have been happier with the item .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ him the popular in school .
Most of all , he is now capable of doing a lot more with the help of Dr. Octopus ’ hands which was quite impossible before .
Finman would love to mass produce such a wonderful product and see to it that it gets used for the wellbeing of other human beings .
However , according to him , it is still very much like a concept car .
He has been talking to many people to find a way out and mass produce this product in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open source the design in the near future so that any other aspiring engineer could develop this product easily and make something happen about it .
Finman was able to show something that we often forget in our late teens or early twenties – that it is possible for us to change the life of others if we put our mind to it .
For Finman , it had not been easy .
Even if you have money , you really need the right intention to sacrifice that money for a greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same amount of wealth , but we are equally capable if we arm ourselves with the right intention .
For now , let us imagine a world where this kind of technology is easy to buy in the market and benefits the right kind of people .
Would be pretty amazing to see Dr Octopuses roaming around the streets , wouldn ’ t it ?

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Bitcoin had really shaken the world. It was always a risky affair but some people took the risk and voila – they became millionaires. Of course, not everyone had the same fate. Some people are just born lucky. Consider Erik Finman – he invested in Bitcoin and became one of the youngest millionaires of our time. That’s quite an achievement for anyone, let alone someone who is at the ripe age of 19. What would you expect Finman to do with that much amount of money? Perhaps, give parties, go to nightclubs – maybe buy the best gaming device if he taps into his geeky self.
Well, Finman was wiser than any average teenager. He went on to invest his money in something special. No, it wasn’t to make him earn more money. Not, as of now. One of his mentor’s son, Aristou Meehan, came up with the idea of a working model of Dr Octopus’s arms. Anyone who has watched Spiderman can immediately imagine the model. A comic book fan, Meehan was fascinated with the costumes at Comic Con and wanted something cool like that. The only catch is – he wanted to that costume functional. Well, if you have an idea, all you need is an investor. And there was Finman, ready with his money to make Meehan’s dream come true. With a group of engineers, Finman invested much of his money into the project.
The exoskeleton of this wonderful piece was made using 3D printing. But the arms needed to be controlled by the wearer. For that, there are rear-mounted microcontrollers and eight motors which will power up the thing and give life to the mechanical arms. The user just has to slip his hands in the gloves and control the arms with the middle finger on either hand. The multiple axes on the arms could be manipulated and so, in the end, it can be properly used just like the arms of Dr Octopus.
But the catch is – the arms are not made for Finman. Rather, he wanted to make it for Aristou Meehan. Aristou Meehan is the son of one of Finman’s many mentors and he suffers from hypermobility issues. It’s terrible that this 10-year kid has to suffer from this disorder. But thanks to Finman, there’s a way out. For Finman, he just wanted to do something special for a kid this young.
Finman started working with a group of engineers and invested much of his money into the project. The result was mind-blowing. Meehan couldn’t have been happier with the item. He loved it and it also made him the popular in school. Most of all, he is now capable of doing a lot more with the help of Dr. Octopus’ hands which was quite impossible before.
Finman would love to mass produce such a wonderful product and see to it that it gets used for the wellbeing of other human beings. However, according to him, it is still very much like a concept car. He has been talking to many people to find a way out and mass produce this product in any way possible. He also plans to open source the design in the near future so that any other aspiring engineer could develop this product easily and make something happen about it.
Finman was able to show something that we often forget in our late teens or early twenties – that it is possible for us to change the life of others if we put our mind to it. For Finman, it had not been easy. Even if you have money, you really need the right intention to sacrifice that money for a greater good. We may not have the same amount of wealth, but we are equally capable if we arm ourselves with the right intention.
For now, let us imagine a world where this kind of technology is easy to buy in the market and benefits the right kind of people. Would be pretty amazing to see Dr Octopuses roaming around the streets, wouldn’t it?
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truththeory--2020-05-01--Americans Show Much How Their Hospital Bills Decrease After Requesting Itemized Receipts

American citizens are claiming to have saved hundreds and even thousands of dollars on their hospital bills after requesting itemized billing .
After a Twitter user called Yolanda posted about how her bill was slashed from $ 4000 to $ 950 after she had asked for a breakdown of everything she had been charged for , a whole lot of other people shared similar experiences of their own .
Another individual told of how it was possible to get a 70 percent reduction on the bill .
Just by phoning the hospital and telling them that he couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a simple query – asking for more details of what one is paying for , could change your life in terms of not getting into debt .
This was the case with Lyss , who says she saved over $ 10K .
It makes one wonder what the medical institutions are really up to , and how much they actually overcharge patients and get away with it .
As this Twitter post below pointed out , hospitals don ’ t seem to have much problem hugely reducing their bills – when asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same trap – always query your hospital bills If you didn ’ t know before , now you know !
Don ’ t settle for what the invoice says – query it , request itemized billing .
Or as some have suggested , take it up the chain of command , ask to speak to a supervisor or manager .
Check your bill for issues like double charges , extortionate prices for basic items .
Or charges for procedures which never took place .
And be wary of accepting basic medication such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be seriously overcharged .
Or of being taken in for tests which are irrelevant to your condition .
The issue of medical aid fraud is another factor to consider when you find your invoice vastly more expensive than expected .
In some instances , people have even achieved results by threatening to take their stories to the media .
As you can see in some of these posts below , it pays off to fight for your rights !
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American citizens are claiming to have saved hundreds and even thousands of dollars on their hospital bills after requesting itemized billing.
After a Twitter user called Yolanda posted about how her bill was slashed from $4000 to $950 after she had asked for a breakdown of everything she had been charged for, a whole lot of other people shared similar experiences of their own.
My hospital bill went from $4,000 to $950 all because I asked them for a receipt and list of everything I was being charged for SMFH they lowered my bill by 76%
Our health care system is a SCAM. — Yolanda (@icutyolawnduhh) April 24, 2020
Another individual told of how it was possible to get a 70 percent reduction on the bill. Just by phoning the hospital and telling them that he couldn’t afford it.
Holy shit. I just got a huge ER bill knocked down by SEVENTY PERCENT because I listened to a Tumblr post that said to call and tell them you can't pay that. I know we all know this but truly, America is a SCAM. — akwaeke emezi (they/them) (@azemezi) April 23, 2020
It really seems that just a simple query – asking for more details of what one is paying for, could change your life in terms of not getting into debt.
This was the case with Lyss, who says she saved over $10K.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ask for an itemized bill y’all !! My hospital bill was over $11,000 and I just received my itemized bill today and guess how much it was? $108. Yes, you read that right. If I didn’t call and ask for that, I would be in debt right now — Lyss (@goddesslyss_xo) April 24, 2020
It makes one wonder what the medical institutions are really up to, and how much they actually overcharge patients and get away with it.
As this Twitter post below pointed out, hospitals don’t seem to have much problem hugely reducing their bills – when asked to.
I got a hospital bill for $20,000. after I told them that I would never be able to pay that, it was lowered to $2,000. I still can’t afford to pay it off, but the fact they were able to lower it by 90% is proof that they just ask for as much as they think they can get away with — saddest little baby in the room (@cutestcryptid) April 25, 2020
Don’t fall into the same trap – always query your hospital bills
If you didn’t know before, now you know! Don’t settle for what the invoice says – query it, request itemized billing. Or as some have suggested, take it up the chain of command, ask to speak to a supervisor or manager.
Check your bill for issues like double charges, extortionate prices for basic items. Or charges for procedures which never took place.
And be wary of accepting basic medication such as a headache tablet for which you could be seriously overcharged. Or of being taken in for tests which are irrelevant to your condition.
every time i go to a doctor (even when i was 15 and thought i was gay, or even when i'm not sexually active at all!!) they insist that i'm pregnant and try to test me for it. i ALWAYS refuse — bria🌹🌹 (@briia_lewiis) April 25, 2020
The issue of medical aid fraud is another factor to consider when you find your invoice vastly more expensive than expected.
In some instances, people have even achieved results by threatening to take their stories to the media.
Yep. Best things to do are keep a notebook & write every treatment, ask if treatments are optional, never ask for aspirin or lip goo ($100+ ea), and get an itemized bill at the end. Then threaten to go to media when you find all the overbilling. Been there done that. Saved $8k. — Stacy Gold has a new book coming out 5/2 (@AuthorStacyGold) April 25, 2020
As you can see in some of these posts below, it pays off to fight for your rights!
I got charged over 10 grand when I got shot. I was 18. I never paid it. They stopped calling me. It’s not on my credit report. It vanished. — TRAUMA QUEEN 👑 (@checkyourtrauma) April 25, 2020
I'm in agreement with you on that Yo. 2007 my hospital said I owed $172K from a $750K total bill because they used the wrong code for the surgeon. Turns out the surgeon has 4 different rate codes. They thought my open-heart was "elective surgery". I was brought in by helicopter! pic.twitter.com/fbECVF0ByJ — BIG DUB (@BIGDUB6) April 25, 2020
They want me to pay $500 from my last pregnancy for a urine test, a quick ultrasound, and for the doctor to talk to me for five minutes and say “you’re pregnant. You’re this far along. See you next month.” My insurance was supposed to cover it. — MoonWitch (@MoonWitch547) April 25, 2020
Yep. Needed a sleep study. High deductible policy meant they would charge insurance $700, which would be passed directly on to me. Asked for a cash price…$300. Always ask about a cash price, then you can still file the claim yourself and have it applied to your deductible. — Homer's Crayon (@Homers_Crayon) April 25, 2020
Post my op and whilst recovering in the ward I was handed an invoice for R40k+ by the accounts department. Had to get my surgeon to intervene and only then was the invoice brought down to R10k. Always question everything no matter the country you’re in. — Tals (@theblue_lily) April 25, 2020
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truththeory--2020-05-01--The Inside Of This Ordinary-Looking Japanese Sleeper Train Is A Zen Oasis

Did you know ?
There are only two sleeper trains left in Japan : the Sunrise Seto and the Sunrise Izumo .
Together , they travel as one long , 14-car train from Tokyo to Okayama .
The sleeper trains are a relic of the 1970 ’ s when the form of commuting was at its peak .
As Bored Panda reports , the country ’ s expanding network of domestic air routes , cheap night buses , and bullet trains , nearly wiped out the form of travel .
Fortunately , the Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have swoon-worthy interiors .
When the Sunrise Seto and the Sunrise Izumo pull into the Okayama station , they separate into two 7-car trains .
Each train then continues on its own , eventually reaching different stations .
The Sunrise Seta heads toward the city of Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku .
The sunrise Izumo goes to the city of Izumo in Shimane Prefecture .
On the return journey , both trains run separately from their starting points .
But , they couple again when they reach Okayama and stay that way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tokyo .
The trains depart Tokyo each day at 10 PM .
By 7:28 ( Takamatsu ) am and 9:58 am ( Izumoshi ) , they arrive at their destinations .
By traveling throughout the night , travelers are saved the time and expense of spending a night in a hotel .
As the photos reveal , the Sunrise Seto and Izumo trains don ’ t offer regular seating .
Instead , the carts are equipped with private cabins .
In an open area called “ nobi nobi , ” travelers are invited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The trains feature many facilities , including toilets , vending machines , and lounges .
Showers are also available to passengers .
One token can be used for a 6-minute shower .
However , there is a limited supply of the tokens , so travelers are encouraged to buy one early .
Now that you ’ ve seen the interior of these sleeper trains , will you make an effort to travel on the Sunrise Seto or the Sunrise Izumo the next time you visit Japan ?
Comment your thoughts below and share @ @ @

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By Mandy Froelich / Truth Theory
Did you know? There are only two sleeper trains left in Japan: the Sunrise Seto and the Sunrise Izumo. Together, they travel as one long, 14-car train from Tokyo to Okayama.
The sleeper trains are a relic of the 1970’s when the form of commuting was at its peak. As Bored Panda reports, the country’s expanding network of domestic air routes, cheap night buses, and bullet trains, nearly wiped out the form of travel. Fortunately, the Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo are still functioning. Most importantly, both trains have swoon-worthy interiors.
When the Sunrise Seto and the Sunrise Izumo pull into the Okayama station, they separate into two 7-car trains. Each train then continues on its own, eventually reaching different stations. The Sunrise Seta heads toward the city of Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku. The sunrise Izumo goes to the city of Izumo in Shimane Prefecture.
On the return journey, both trains run separately from their starting points. But, they couple again when they reach Okayama and stay that way until they reach the final stop at Tokyo.
The trains depart Tokyo each day at 10 PM. By 7:28 (Takamatsu) am and 9:58 am (Izumoshi), they arrive at their destinations. By traveling throughout the night, travelers are saved the time and expense of spending a night in a hotel.
As the photos reveal, the Sunrise Seto and Izumo trains don’t offer regular seating. Instead, the carts are equipped with private cabins. In an open area called “nobi nobi,” travelers are invited to lay day on carpeted ground.
Bored Panda reports:
“Depending on the compartment type, Japan Rail Pass holders will have to pay an additional supplement up to about 17,000 yen (~$153) to ride in the cabins, but usually will be able to use the “nobi nobi” without paying extra.”
The trains feature many facilities, including toilets, vending machines, and lounges. Showers are also available to passengers. One token can be used for a 6-minute shower. However, there is a limited supply of the tokens, so travelers are encouraged to buy one early.
Now that you’ve seen the interior of these sleeper trains, will you make an effort to travel on the Sunrise Seto or the Sunrise Izumo the next time you visit Japan? Comment your thoughts below and share this news!
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truththeory--2020-05-02--Scientist Have Discovered How To Convert Human Waste Into Bricks

In the search for more sustainable building materials , scientists have discovered a way to transform human waste into bricks that can be used for building .
However , human feces only accounts for 25 % of the material in the bricks , the remaining 75 % is made out of traditional clay .
Even with using mostly clay , this process would still cut down on 30 % of the biosolid material that is sent away to landfills , according to a recent study conducted by researchers from RMIT University in Australia The study , published in the journal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tonnes of leftover biosolids are increasingly stockpiled every year around the globe .
Biosolids are a product of the wastewater sludge treatment process .
Stockpiles necessitate the use of large areas of increasingly valuable land .
Biosolids have many beneficial uses and are currently utilised in agricultural and land rehabilitation applications .
However , it is estimated that 30 % of biosolids are unused and stockpiled.
” In the study , prototypes of these bricks were made and tested to compare with traditional building materials .
The tests found that the bricks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most stringent global building regulations .
The creation of the bricks also uses less energy than traditional building materials , and they are better for insulation as well .
Adding this extra material would also cut down on the amount of clay and sand that is used for building .
According to the study : “ A second and seemingly unrelated environmental issue is the massive excavation of virgin soil for brick production .
The annual production of 1500 billion bricks globally requires over 3.13 billion cubic metres of clay soil—equivalent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep or to a depth greater than three times the height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
” In a 2018 book , The World in a Grain : The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization , author Vince Beiser makes the case that the world is actually running out of the sand to keep up with the current demand for products from concrete to computer chips .
The massive dredging projects to harvest sand and clay also has an incredibly detrimental impact on the environment as some of the best clay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , causing significant damage to the local wildlife and ecosystem .
Professor Abbas Mohajerani , a civil engineer in RMIT ’ s School of Engineering and one of the lead researchers in the study , pointed out that this new process could help alleviate two separate environmental issues at the same time , both the overabundance of biosolid waste and the unsustainable soil evacuation required for traditional building materials .
“ More than 3 billion cubic metres of clay soil is dug up each year for the global brickmaking industry , to produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in bricks could be the solution to these big environmental challenges .
It ’ s a practical and sustainable proposal for recycling the biosolids currently stockpiled or going to landfill around the globe , ” Mohajerani says .
Hemp has also been proven as a sustainable building material , as Truth Theory has reported in the past .
As we reported In 2019 , Dun Agro , a progressive-thinking , housing company from the Netherlands has created an assembled pre-fab house made from hempcrete .

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In the search for more sustainable building materials, scientists have discovered a way to transform human waste into bricks that can be used for building.
However, human feces only accounts for 25% of the material in the bricks, the remaining 75% is made out of traditional clay. Even with using mostly clay, this process would still cut down on 30% of the biosolid material that is sent away to landfills, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from RMIT University in Australia
The study, published in the journal Buildings, explained that:
“Millions of tonnes of leftover biosolids are increasingly stockpiled every year around the globe. Biosolids are a product of the wastewater sludge treatment process. Stockpiles necessitate the use of large areas of increasingly valuable land. Biosolids have many beneficial uses and are currently utilised in agricultural and land rehabilitation applications. However, it is estimated that 30% of biosolids are unused and stockpiled.”
In the study, prototypes of these bricks were made and tested to compare with traditional building materials. The tests found that the bricks were sturdy and would hold up to the most stringent global building regulations. The creation of the bricks also uses less energy than traditional building materials, and they are better for insulation as well.
Adding this extra material would also cut down on the amount of clay and sand that is used for building. According to the study:
“A second and seemingly unrelated environmental issue is the massive excavation of virgin soil for brick production. The annual production of 1500 billion bricks globally requires over 3.13 billion cubic metres of clay soil—equivalent to over 1000 soccer fields dug 440 m deep or to a depth greater than three times the height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.”
In a 2018 book, The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization, author Vince Beiser makes the case that the world is actually running out of the sand to keep up with the current demand for products from concrete to computer chips.
The massive dredging projects to harvest sand and clay also has an incredibly detrimental impact on the environment as some of the best clay for building is taken from beneath waterways, causing significant damage to the local wildlife and ecosystem.
Professor Abbas Mohajerani, a civil engineer in RMIT’s School of Engineering and one of the lead researchers in the study, pointed out that this new process could help alleviate two separate environmental issues at the same time, both the overabundance of biosolid waste and the unsustainable soil evacuation required for traditional building materials.
“More than 3 billion cubic metres of clay soil is dug up each year for the global brickmaking industry, to produce about 1.5 trillion bricks. Using biosolids in bricks could be the solution to these big environmental challenges. It’s a practical and sustainable proposal for recycling the biosolids currently stockpiled or going to landfill around the globe,” Mohajerani says.
Hemp has also been proven as a sustainable building material, as Truth Theory has reported in the past. As we reported In 2019, Dun Agro, a progressive-thinking, housing company from the Netherlands has created an assembled pre-fab house made from hempcrete.
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Source: RMIT University