Under such circumstances, I would like to do a research on sustainable energy and smart grid! Dear @Douglas, thanks for sharing such question. Unfortunately, research resources are always problematic in my country!

Given the chance and the resources, I would like to pursue research on 'Sustainable Human Resource Development' that would benefit itself, future generations, society, the Nation, and the World.

Thank you Subhash

A very worthily cause indeed!

Thank you, Douglas, for such interesting question to follow!

I can't wait to read many enthusiastic answers.

As for myself, after many second thoughts, I surely answer that given the chance, I'd pursuit with exactly that same subject that I have been researching, with private costs, for more than 15 years. I hope to carry on with my research on the human uterus, because it holds the secret of life and it's integrity and healthy functions may be responsible for the future health of future human children.

Even with no resources, I do hope to be granted health and intelligence for many years, to pursuit with the research that I was already granted the chance of starting.

Please forgive me for this strange answer, but the fact is that I really love what I do, and wouldn't dare to change subject.

Kind regards ! Maria

Under such circumstances, I would like to do a research on sustainable energy and smart grid! Dear @Douglas, thanks for sharing such question. Unfortunately, research resources are always problematic in my country!

Would egocentric behavior be lowered, when scientists would demonstrate the existence of an afterlife and the relationships that might exist between behavior on Earth and afterlife destinies?

Dear all,

I am so grateful for you replies. Just got of work will catch up with all other questions as soon as possible. Again Thank you!!!

@ Maria, You remind me of a something my grandfather told me when I was young, "find something you are passionate about and love and you will never work a day in your life. Congrads.. you have seemed to accomplish a feet I still am lacking!!

@ Brenda, Your almost (three decades?) in the nursing profession and know wanting to blend east and west medicine is another example of never "working". I applaud your commitment

@ Ljubomir I thank you for sharing what all of us are going through in research in today's environment.Research funding being tied to political agendas, the lack of truly ground breaking ideas, proposed solutions, and increasing specialization limiting cross discipline research. I also feel as you

@ Marcel, great ad to the discussion. For myself I would argue that "proving the existence of an after life would increase humanities egocentric fear based false consciousness of "the other". 

Human energetic metabolism

Customized Project that would sustain the basic needs of every human being in the world is first taken care.

Dear Krishnan,

I thank you for your post. .

@ Marcel, May I ask for reply to the question you raise regarding the afterlife?

To all what this thread so far has demonstrated we all have a global human perspective which is basic needs for all humans. I wounder how we can begin to use this commonality as a framework for our publications?

EMPATHY!!

Thanks Douglas for asking this question. I would carry out research on the lack of empathy towards creatures in general. Why is it that some teachers, some students, people in general, do not / are afraid of 'showing' empathy towards each other. Teachers pass on content knowledge about topics with a clear impact on society, they use internet with the students, they use social networks. What for? Just to share projects? What if we make learners aware of the realities outside the class? What if we make them participate in NGO's of their interest? What if we make them aware of the cruelty towrads humans and animals in some 'cultural' rituals some societies sadly keep today?

The solution to today's bleeding souls would be to wake up and take action. Commitment, care and and empathy in our teaching will graviate positively in our learners.

Hope I've made myself clear.

Cheers,

Laura

Dear Laura,

I thank you!

Any thoughts on why there is a lack of empathy?

Douglas

Physiology, Psychology and Universal determinants of happiness.

I feel all research that is being done is aimed at things that contribute to the state of 'happiness' in human beings. If we know what exactly 'causes' it , we may be able to get the ultimate thing that all are searching for..

The lack of sensitivity and empathy relies on self-consciousness, I guess. Living at the spur of the moment..... Hectic rhythm for such a short life, I may say.

Placing on someone else's shoes is sadly missing.

@Douglas, the research question would be WHAT VALUE DO HUMANS PLACE ON RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND WHAT VALUE IS PLACED ON HAPPINESS; AND WHY?  (Perhaps, there's a better way to express the idea...)

Dear friends,

@ Miranda, of course! A research question placing value on enjoyment, life, and living. I like it!!!

Douglas

Dear Douglas

I would do a research on purpose of human life. Why we are here, what is driving us, what makes us human, what are the challenges , what are we seeking, what are the self inflicted obstacles and how can we improve our human condition.

Thank you for asking the questions.

Dear Michaela,

It appears you are going back to antiquity and the realm of Platonist forms and metaphysical questionings.  A time were knowledge was asking gained by asking the Gods a question and Hermes (the messenger God) would deliver the answer. 

In researching the purpose of human life I hope you discover what you are seeking and be at peace.

Thank you,

Michaela

Dear all,

It has been a honor to read all the wonderful and interesting research you post. I like Ljubomir am saddened by the fact that governments and ideology get in the way of good humanistic research.

I look forward to further postings.

Douglas

Dear Douglas,

At the moment I am reading for a Ph.d and my subject is stress among nursing students.  I think that in trying to understand what is causing stress may help to discover ways to ameliorate situations.

Regards

Carmen Camilleri

Dear Carmen,

I would agree that discovering the cause(s) of stress would go along way toward creating a more peaceful and joyousness life on our little planet!

Thank you Carmen

I wish the best in your quest.

Douglas

Dear Douglas,

Thank you so much. I appreciate your empowering words.

Regards

Carmen

Research oreintation

Of course, what ever research is taken up that must benefits the society and must be accessible to all, at least to those who are interested.

Dear Carmen, Krishnan, Subhash,

Yes Krishnan, we must make all our research accessible to as Subhash states. I believe more would be interested if  either our educational systems improved the reading skills of the general population and we began to write in a reader friendly style. 

I sometimes think we are writing to each other rather than to the public. 

@ Carmen, your words empower myself as well!

@ Krishnan, as always on point my friend!

@ Subhash, again reminding us all of the reality we deal with everyday!

I am grateful to you all,

I thank you!

Douglas

Well... if one give me the chance and the resources, I would make mankind immortal - And if I don't have the resources, I try it anyway. If nobody does support me it will be a very long way to go but finally I will make it. If I get support ... well then things become much easier. See my project ‘New World’ (https://www.researchgate.net/project/New-World) – I will share some updates soon.

If anyone wants to collaborate, please, do not hesitate to send me a message via RG or comment on my project page…

Best Regards

Andreas

PS: Let’s save the world ;)

Food: Food systems and nutrition.