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  If someone can't admit when they are wrong, they are no longer capable of any meaningful change because no one is right all of the time and no one knows everything, these are just fallacies of the brain like the Halo Effect where you take one attribute and use that attribute to overshadow all the other attributes or personality traits.   Conformation Bias is where (if someone is even searching for answers) people only look for information that backs up what they already believe instead of doing the opposite which would be similar to playing the devil's advocate and trying to poke holes in your beliefs or theories.   If you couldn't find any factual information that disproves your bias or theory then you can reasonably assume you have a strong theory or justification but if you lack the main thing needed for learning new things, CURIOUSITY, then you are no longer able to learn new things and likely believe you know it all or are just fine in your beliefs instead of c...

  Minimum Wage in Arkansas: 2005 vs. 2025 20 Years Ago (2005): The minimum wage in Arkansas was $5.15 per hour in 2005. This rate had been unchanged for several years before it was raised in 2006 1 . Present Day (2025): As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour . This rate has been in effect since 2021 1 2 3 . Cost of Living in Arkansas: 2005 vs. 2025 Cost of Living 20 Years Ago (2005) Arkansas had one of the lowest costs of living in the country, second only to Mississippi, with prices about 13% lower than the national average 4 . Median home prices in Northwest Arkansas ranged from $92,800 to $148,300 during the 2000–2007 period 5 . Median household income was about $44,109 in 1999 (reported in 2000) and rose slightly to $45,757 in 2007 5 . Current Cost of Living (2025) Arkansas’s overall cost of living is 4% lower than the national average 6 . Housing costs are 22% below the U.S. average. The median home price is ab...

  I was pondering how they might make gaming as addictive as social media is and as individualized like the newsfeeds are on facebook, and wondered where the next gen of MMORPG games would go and this is where it will likely go if they haven't already started developing them. The next step in online MMORPG AI gaming is the integration of advanced artificial intelligence to create dynamic, living worlds where player experiences are highly personalized and content evolves in real time. Here are the key trends and upcoming innovations: Generative AI for Content Creation : AI is increasingly used to generate unique quests, stories, environments, and even 3D models on the fly. Instead of relying on pre-written scripts, upcoming MMORPGs will use generative AI to craft new storylines and locations based on player actions, making each playthrough unique and reducing content fatigue 1 2 . Intelligent, Autonomous NPCs : Non-playable characters will become far more sophisticated. Advanc...

  The Power of Differing Opinions: How Diverse Views Build Robust Perspectives In an increasingly interconnected world, encountering a variety of opinions—whether in the workplace, media, or personal conversations—has become part of everyday life. While it might be tempting to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, engaging with differing viewpoints actually offers substantial benefits by helping to foster a more nuanced and robust perspective. Why Exposure to Differing Opinions Matters 1. Promotes Critical Thinking When people are exposed to different viewpoints, they are prompted to think more deeply about their own stance. Challenging conversations require individuals to evaluate evidence, reconsider underlying assumptions, and defend their positions logically. This mental exercise sharpens reasoning skills and encourages intellectual growth. 2. Reduces Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that supports our existing beliefs and...