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Emergence | NOVA | PBS

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(This video is no longer available for streaming.) The seemingly coordinated movement of a school of fish or a flock of birds is not controlled by any leader. Instead, it emerges naturally as each individual follows a few simple rules, such as go in the same direction as the other guy, don't get too close, and flee any predators. This phenomenon, known as emergence, may someday help experts explain the origin of consciousness and even life itself. Read More...

Robb Wells Net Worth

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Wells was born in Moncton, New Brunswick and moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia when he was eight years old. In January 2006, The Globe and Mail published an article in which it was revealed that Wells is a distant cousin of the former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qrDOpaWerKekv7W0jZympmeipK%2Bjedaeo6WrXaOytXnWqKmtoF1shnWDlA%3D%3D

Black women face prejudice every day. I dont need it in online dating, too.

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A few clicks put online dating in the rear-view mirror. The relief was immediate. I quit online dating for a number of reasons. Chief among them was that I did not want to participate in platforms where users are given tools to discriminate based on race. Regardless of the type of app or site, online dating works better for some than others — a lot better, in fact. If you’re a black woman, as I am, or an Asian man, OkCupid data shows that you’re likely to receive fewer matches and messages. Read More...