Science – Page 5 – poll4all.org

Forced global warming – is it worth reducing emissions?

Do you think reducing greenhouse gas emissions makes sense, given that even after a complete halt in emissions, Earth’s temperature will remain elevated for hundreds of years (the so-called “forced global warming”)?

Forced global warming is a concept fueling debate about whether fighting greenhouse gas emissions makes sense. Since even a total stop in emissions won’t halt rising temperatures for centuries, many wonder if reductions are meaningful or merely tools for politicians and corporations. Some argue that every cut lowers the risk of irreversible climate disasters and glacier melt, others point to the need for CO₂ removal technologies. Conspiracy theories increasingly claim the emissions narrative is only about imposing new taxes and global control. Are we really fighting for the climate, or for power over people?

30/08/2025

Antarctica and its resources after 2048

Which scenario do you consider most likely after 2048, when the Madrid Protocol banning resource extraction will be revised?

After 2048, Antarctica may become the stage of the greatest geopolitical game of the 21st century. The Madrid Protocol protects it from exploitation, but soon world powers will be tempted by its riches: oil, gas, coal, and above all nearly 70% of the planet’s fresh water locked in ice. For some, it is a treasure that must remain untouched; for others – the key to humanity’s survival. Advocates of extraction argue the world cannot afford the luxury of “frozen resources,” while opponents warn of ecological apocalypse. Conspiracy theories claim corporations and armies have already divided the continent’s map. Will Antarctica remain protected, or become the spoils of a global race?

30/08/2025

mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 – protection or acceleration of genetic diseases?

Do you think mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 could have accelerated the development of diseases to which vaccinated people were genetically predisposed?

mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 have sparked both hope and fear from the very beginning. For some, they were a breakthrough in medicine; for others, a dangerous mass-scale experiment. More and more often the question arises whether these preparations could have accelerated the development of diseases to which people were genetically predisposed. Official sources reassure that there is no evidence for such a mechanism, yet public space abounds with stories of sudden deaths among athletes, a rise in cancer cases, or autoimmune diseases. Some see this as conspiracy narratives, others as a signal that risks have been underestimated. Did the vaccines save millions, or did they trigger dangerous processes in the human body? Cast your vote in the poll and decide for yourself.

29/08/2025

Religion and ethics in schools – compulsory, voluntary, or completely outside school?

What do you think the status of religion and ethics in schools should be?

Religion and ethics in schools have long been a source of heated disputes. Supporters of compulsory classes argue that morality and spiritual values should be the foundation of education, and that without them young people easily fall into nihilism and consumerism. Opponents see it as an attempt to impose ideology and restrict worldview freedom – they point out that Poland still pays the price for the privileged position of the Church. Part of society demands neutral ethics instead of religion, others would like to completely remove both subjects and move moral upbringing to families and communities. Or perhaps schools should simply remain free from such disputes? Cast your vote in the poll!

26/08/2025

Health Education in Schools – Necessary or Harmful?

Do you think health education should be mandatory in schools?

Health education in schools is one of the most divisive elements of the curriculum. Some believe that children and teenagers have the right to reliable knowledge about health, puberty, sexuality, and the existence of many gender identities, so they can consciously protect themselves from diseases and make responsible decisions. Others warn that it is merely a way of introducing ideology into schools and taking away parents’ right to decide how their children are raised. Supporters of compromise call for classes to be available only with parental consent and in a neutral, medical form. So, is health education a necessary support, or rather a risky social experiment?

26/08/2025

Partner similar to a parent or completely different?

Do you think people often choose a partner who resembles one of their parents or a close person from childhood?

It has long been said that choosing a partner is never accidental – do we really subconsciously look for traits of our mother, father, or someone from childhood in another person? Evolutionary psychology suggests that familiar features or behaviors provide a sense of security and stability. Others claim this is just a myth, and the real driving force is hormones and genes that decide who attracts us. There are also opinions that most people deliberately run away from family patterns, choosing contrast to avoid repeating their parents’ mistakes. Conspiracy theories go even further, suggesting that our preferences may be the result of imprinted social patterns or even cultural manipulation. And you – do you really choose with your heart, or are you just replaying a childhood pattern?

21/08/2025