Neurons process information as excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in dendrites that generate action potentials in the axon.

Science papers should be cited according to their type and quality. The best way to find them is PubMed.

Intellectual honesty is a commitment to examine the evidence, think rationally, tell the truth, and act according to the truth.

A critical examination of the idea that prehistorical humans were egalitarians and polyamorous.

The Universe has meaning because it produced consciousness, intelligence and culture.

Denial of free will is based on religious or mystical ideas and can have dire consequences by making it ethical to control the mind.

In transgenic mice, fluorescent reporter genes, optogenetics and DREADD are used to manipulate the function of cells.

Pain is a sensation that is not always unpleasant, while suffering is a state of being based on emotions, values and meaning.

Masochist pain activates brain areas involved in empathy, emotion and consciousness, but not in addiction.

Oxytocin and vasopressin in the brain drive monogamy, altruistic punishment in the ultimatum game, and social bonding.

The mental qualities that make humans different from animals

Animals do not have rights because they are not end in themselves and cannot enter a Social Contract.

Neuroscience explains consciousness as hierarchical properties of the mind.

veganism is a risk for anemia, depression and anxiety. Vegan men do not have stronger erections, higher testosterone or higher sex drive.

Menopause cause low libido and pain during sex. Low sexual desire does not prevent arousal, pleasure and orgasms.

Testosterone maintains the health of aging men and is stimulated by having sex.

Climate change will not destroy the Earth or the biosphere, or cause humans to go extinct; but it may eliminate Western civilization.

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Ethics philosophies are unclear on whether knowledge has intrinsic value. Science is the source of technology, but the knowledge it produces

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