The highly popular and irritating ABC hit TV series “LOST” will come to an end after the sixth season (currently airing on US television). Now we just calculated how many hours you have wasted, if the series’ end sucks. And there is a little chance that it will. So 6 seasons with 22 episodes each: […]
Continue ReadingThe Online/Offline Gap
Maybe it’s because I am working on my own recommendation system or because I keep my eyes open on all things. But recently I have started to see a larger and larger gap between my online and offline (real) life. For example just today Facebook suggested, I say hello to a co-student of mine. I […]
Continue ReadingAltruism
Altruism is selfless concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and central to many religious traditions. This idea was often described as the Golden rule of ethics. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness. Altruism can be distinguished from feelings of loyalty and duty. Altruism focuses on a motivation […]
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