A good explanation of what time travel is is provided by the philosopher David Lewis. Lewis states that time travel is an experience that is different in duration when viewed from the external perspectives (in “external time”) or within (in “personal time”). Let’s say you have five minutes on your device, as recorded through (e.g.) your watch or your memories. After […]
EU Leaders have reached an agreement to provide the government of Libya, backed by the UN, with 200 million euros to tackle migration. This includes a boost in funds of the Libyan coastguard, with the general goal to stop migrants from vessels from crossing through the Mediterranean and heading to Italy. Based on the alleged effectiveness of the agreement between the EU […]
Australians are awestruck by the around the world. In 2011, more than 7.5 million Australians (or more than a third of Australians) traveled outside of the nation. Of course, many Australian tourists abroad enjoy enjoyable trips that are free of risks or accidents. However, occasionally, they make the news for the most unsavory motives – they die because of a […]
Philosophy is also about looking into the unexplored. Within one of his innovative books on idealism, the 18th-century Irish philosopher George Berkeley likened his investigations to a “long Voyage” involving the difficult journey across “wild Mazes of Philosophy”. Scottish philosopher of the Enlightenment, David Hume, offers similar reflections in the middle of his most controversial sceptical work, A Treatise on Human Nature. Travels […]
Australians made more than 3.5 million journeys to Asia over the course of the year. Indonesia (especially Bali), Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore and Cambodia are among the most sought-after locations in Asia. This is particularly true for younger Australian travelers who are drawn by low prices, the variety of activities available, and the relaxed lifestyle. However, every trip abroad has risks. […]
It demanded all members to take a decisive and proactive strategy in order to make sure that the groups aren’t excluded from society. As the decade is nearing its end, It’s hard to discern any improvements in the living conditions of Britain’s Gypsy as well as Traveller communities. Recent actions taken by DCLG Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) appear to […]
The threat of climate change that is caused by human activity is one of the top areas in international policy. Climate change caused by humans is associated to the past that has seen industrialization, forest destruction and large-scale agriculture that contribute to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, Canada as well as the United States suffered a deadly heat wave and Germany saw record […]
There are other technical issues. It is possible; however, it would require huge quantities of energy. There’s also the issue of time-travel contradictions. We could theoreticallysolve these issues when the illusion of free will exists or if there are multiple worlds, as well as if past events could only be seen but not felt. Maybe time travel is not possible […]
Certain destinations visited by business travelers are highly risky in terms of security and safety viewpoint. It’s therefore essential that organizations have contingency plans in to protect employees in the event they are vulnerable to dangers and risks in a foreign location and require assistance from their employers to safely return home. Risks and dangers The field of emergency management defines three […]
Things are going to be worse before they improve. Air Canada has announced it will cancel over 150 flights a day in July and August. “Regrettably, things are not business as usual in our industry globally, and this is affecting our operations,” Air Canada president Michael Rousseau stated in an email sent to customers to announce the cutbacks in flight. What […]