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...discovery of REM sleep was supposed to be an opening through which science could throw light on dreaming. And it was, up to a point. But it has also been an obstacle to progress. What happened was that many scientists became convinced that REM sleep and dreaming are more or less the same thing-that they're underpinned by the same physiological processes. REM became known as "dreaming sleep," but that is almost certainly an oversimplification. "Sadly, there's an authoritative school of thought that will not let go of this idea," says Mark Solms, professor of neuropsychology...
...There is still progress to be made on the feminist front, but by dwelling on anti-male sentiments or fostering anti-male behavior, we will have reached an impasse. Feminism cannot survive unless we shed the mentality of, “I once was oppressed, therefore I have the right to behave badly.” When it comes to gender equality payback is not only a bitch—it’s completely ineffective...
...basic methods of a Core class seem to have learned nothing from the innovative progress of education during the past century. Students attend lecture, read at night, write papers, and take final exams—each practice remains as solitary as it is antiquated. Students attend section for an hour a week and always have the opportunity to talk about classes in the dining hall or the dorm room, but the social dimension of learning is almost entirely extrinsic to the practice and principles of a Core education...
...satisfied because there is still more speed to be found. The crew has only been on the water for two weeks. Therefore, it will look to improve as it gains more and more time on the river. The squad will do anything it can to continue to progress. “There’s a lot to be changed in the weeks to come,” Chung said. “At this point, there is a lot of excitement but there is also a lot of room for flexibility and switching around lineups.” BROWN...
...curb costs that have sent premiums soaring four times as fast as wages. On March 24, seven candidates showed up for a health-care forum that I moderated in Las Vegas, sponsored by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Service Employees International Union, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. (Though all the Republican contenders were invited, none accepted. Senator Joe Biden was the only Democrat to decline...