The idea that humans can’t breathe underwater is a simple and openly accepted fact of nature. What many don’t know, however, is that humans can breathe when submerged in certain, specific liquids, like oxygen-rich perfluorocarbons. This isn’t to say that we’ll soon have pools that you can submerge yourself in indefinitely. Evidence suggests that our bodies may only be able to process this oxygen for a limited time. Experts are looking into practical applications of these liquids, however, like in the treatment of premature infants, where clinical trials have proven fruitful.

Whenever new technology emerges, there are people ready to denounce it as the downfall of society. The most recent such trend is the criticism of screen technology as a calamitously addictive distraction. While there is no doubt that the use of “screens” can create a compulsion within users, “screens” provide far more good than harm. People just tend to fear what they don’t understand, and while screen technology is shaping our world, that doesn’t mean it’s shaping it for the worse.

It’s been 10 years since President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, and the concept of universal health care is still one of great controversy. While there are vehement opinions on both sides of the issue, there are conflicted people in the middle, who want to help everyone get the medical care they need but are worried about how economically feasible universal healthcare is. The main purpose of a government is to look out for the safety and security of its citizens. Is maintaining our citizen’s health more important than ensuring their wealth? The country is at a crossroads right now, and it’s time for people to make that decision.

According to recent studies, an estimated 1.2 billion around the globe do not have access to clean drinking water. This is an astounding figure, considering how many greedy corporations are making billions of dollars in the bottled water market. Enough clean water exists, but how do we make sure it gets to the people who need it? Many argue that governments should regulate the water companies, and ensure that they are working to help end the crisis. Others argue that we need to prioritize setting up systems in affected areas to give people access to clean water. Any potential solution requires time and money, but making sure that everyone on Earth can access clean water is worth it, right?

(1) Taxes in the US are incredibly complicated and it’s these complications that lead to constant uninformed debates about our tax policies. (2) Regardless of whether you believe that our tax system is good or bad, there is a common misconception that is shaping debate, motivating voters, and therefore affecting policy. (3) Our taxes work on a progressive system, which means that the more money you make, the higher your tax rate. (4) Most uninformed citizens think that this means that someone in a higher tax bracket will pay a higher rate for all of their income. (5) However, our tax brackets are tiered, which means that when you enter a higher tax bracket, only the income you make above the given threshold will be taxed at the higher rate.

(6) Many people believe that entering a higher tax bracket means paying more in taxes and therefore netting less income. (7) This is fundamentally untrue. (8) Let’s look at a hypothetical tax situation. (9) Imagine that you make $51,000 a year of gross income and that the extra $1,000 you earn above $50,000 puts you into a higher tax bracket. (10) Many people inaccurately believe that they will now be taxed a higher percentage on all $51,000 of their income. (11) In reality, however, your $50,000 will be taxed on the lower rate associated with that bracket or tier, and only the $1,000 you made beyond that will be taxed at the higher rate.

(12) Unfortunately, taxes are incredibly complicated, and there are a lot of nuances that ordinary citizens just don’t have the time to learn. (13) But, if everyone understands this one, simple concept, we can elevate the level of economic discourse we have in this country.

(1) Taxes in the US are incredibly complicated and it’s these complications that lead to constant uninformed debates about our tax policies. (2) Regardless of whether you believe that our tax system is good or bad, there is a common misconception that is shaping debate, motivating voters, and therefore affecting policy. (3) Our taxes work on a progressive system, which means that the more money you make, the higher your tax rate. (4) Most uninformed citizens think that this means that someone in a higher tax bracket will pay a higher rate for all of their income. (5) However, our tax brackets are tiered, which means that when you enter a higher tax bracket, only the income you make above the given threshold will be taxed at the higher rate.

(6) Many people believe that entering a higher tax bracket means paying more in taxes and therefore netting less income. (7) This is fundamentally untrue. (8) Let’s look at a hypothetical tax situation. (9) Imagine that you make $51,000 a year of gross income and that the extra $1,000 you earn above $50,000 puts you into a higher tax bracket. (10) Many people inaccurately believe that they will now be taxed a higher percentage on all $51,000 of their income. (11) In reality, however, your $50,000 will be taxed on the lower rate associated with that bracket or tier, and only the $1,000 you made beyond that will be taxed at the higher rate.

(12) Unfortunately, taxes are incredibly complicated, and there are a lot of nuances that ordinary citizens just don’t have the time to learn. (13) But, if everyone understands this one, simple concept, we can elevate the level of economic discourse we have in this country.

(1) Taxes in the US are incredibly complicated and it’s these complications that lead to constant uninformed debates about our tax policies. (2) Regardless of whether you believe that our tax system is good or bad, there is a common misconception that is shaping debate, motivating voters, and therefore affecting policy. (3) Our taxes work on a progressive system, which means that the more money you make, the higher your tax rate. (4) Most uninformed citizens think that this means that someone in a higher tax bracket will pay a higher rate for all of their income. (5) However, our tax brackets are tiered, which means that when you enter a higher tax bracket, only the income you make above the given threshold will be taxed at the higher rate.

(6) Many people believe that entering a higher tax bracket means paying more in taxes and therefore netting less income. (7) This is fundamentally untrue. (8) Let’s look at a hypothetical tax situation. (9) Imagine that you make $51,000 a year of gross income and that the extra $1,000 you earn above $50,000 puts you into a higher tax bracket. (10) Many people inaccurately believe that they will now be taxed a higher percentage on all $51,000 of their income. (11) In reality, however, your $50,000 will be taxed on the lower rate associated with that bracket or tier, and only the $1,000 you made beyond that will be taxed at the higher rate.

(12) Unfortunately, taxes are incredibly complicated, and there are a lot of nuances that ordinary citizens just don’t have the time to learn. (13) But, if everyone understands this one, simple concept, we can elevate the level of economic discourse we have in this country.