The miracle of modern medicine has helped us to live longer lives. But it is the range of emotions that punctuate our days: joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, that make it exciting! Overwhelming love when we look into the eyes of our partner, indignant rage when we witness an injustice, or the profound and reflective sorrow after heartbreak, they all add colour to the mosaic of existence. It is these strong moments that inspired us to explore emotional well-being in the next edition of THINK Magazine!
We ask whether emotional well-being is limited to humans or if we should extend it to include animals. International philosopher Peter Singer offers us his insights into why we have a duty to safeguard animals’ well-being.
Love and sex are some of the more widely-craved sensations, yet why are people with disabilities so often excluded from these discussions? Aren’t they also deserving of romance, intimacy, and relationships?
Local researchers are developing ways to teach machines to interpret our emotions: creating video games that change pace according to how you’re feeling or equipping artificial intelligence to help assess the mental health of patients. The implications are immense!
Finally we explore the science behind the mind-bending world of psychedelics and how international researchers are utilising magic mushrooms as well as other types of drugs to treat a range of disorders such as depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Get your hands on an early copy of THINK Magazine by joining us for our Soapbox launch event on Friday, 8 July at Maori in Valletta at 19:00.
