Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

Bill Gates: Curbing Air Conditioning’s Carbon Footprint

How does air conditioning contribute to global warming? What can we do to curb the rise in CO2 emissions resulting from air conditioning technology? As the planet warms, the use of cooling technology will increase. According to Bill Gates, the demand for air conditioning will triple by 2050, which means carbon emissions will also triple unless we step in to offset the damage. Here are some potential solutions Gates suggests for curbing air conditioning’s carbon footprint.

How to Deal With Negative Emotions: Practice Gratitude

Do you tend to hold on to negative emotions? How can you lessen the pull of negative feelings and take control of your emotional state? The more you focus on negative emotions, the less mental bandwidth you have to focus on important things. Negative emotions can be hard to escape, but there are plenty of things you can do to lessen their hold on you. Here’s how to deal with negative emotions, according to Greg McKeown.

Adam Grant: The Power of Rethinking

What does Adam Grant mean by “rethinking” or “thinking again”? Why is it so important to regularly rethink your beliefs, goals, and ideas? According to Adam Grant, rethinking is the ability to question, investigate, and analyze your opinions and beliefs. Grant says that rethinking is a crucial skill that you can apply to many aspects of your life. Here’s why rethinking is so important, why most people don’t do it, and how you can engage in it.

Review Your Goals: Are You on the Right Path?

Why is it that after having achieved a big goal, many people feel unfulfilled? Why is it important to regularly re-evaluate your goals? From time to time, it’s important to pause and reflect on whether the goal you are pursuing is still desirable. Committing to regularly reconsidering your life goals means that you may change course multiple times, but it will prevent you from pursuing the wrong path. Here’s why it’s important to regularly review your goals, according to Adam Grant.

Accepting Mortality: Why We Must Relearn How to Die

Do you ever contemplate your own death? Why is death such a taboo topic? Most people are reluctant to contemplate and talk about death. While it’s not the most cheerful subject for a conversation, we shouldn’t shy away from thinking and talking about our final days. Accepting mortality is the first step to living fully. Here’s why we should embrace death, according to Atul Gawande.

Why Assisted Living Care Is Not What It Used to Be

What is assisted living? Why is it so hard to find institutions that provide assisted living care? It’s easy to find organizations called “assisted living” facilities. However, these facilities fail to provide care that lives up to the original assisted living model. According to Atul Gawande, the author of Being Mortal, this is because the assisted living model of care is at odds with institutional priorities. Here’s why the original assisted living model of care is not widely practiced, according to Gawande.

Beating the Procrastination Habit With Positive Self-Talk

Are you a chronic procrastinator? How does anxiety feed your procrastination habit by making you dread work? According to Neil Fiore, the author of The Now Habit, procrastination results from anxiety about work. Once we procrastinate, we typically feel bad and tell ourselves we’re lazy. That negative self-talk creates more anxiety, which, in turn, only makes it harder to get back to work by creating even more pressure. Here’s how to beat your procrastination habit with positive self-talk.

Thomas Hunt Morgan’s Contribution to Genetics

What is Thomas Hunt Morgan famous for? How did Morgan’s discovery advance our understanding of heredity? Thomas Hunt Morgan (1866 -1945) was an American zoologist and geneticist. He is most known for his experimental research with the fruit flies by which he made two crucial discoveries about genes. Specifically, he discovered the phenomena of genetic linkage and crossing over. Keep reading to learn about Thomas Hunt Morgan’s contribution to genetics.

The Genetics of Race: Is There a Biological Basis?

Is there any biological basis for the existence of race? How much genetic variation is there between different races? Race is a social construct rather than a biological reality: There is very little basis for differentiating between races in genetics. Genetically speaking, humans are incredibly similar, sharing approximately 99.9% of their genetic code, regardless of race. Learn about the genetics of race and why it doesn’t exist in a biological sense.

The Problem With Modern Palliative Care Approaches

What is the problem with the modern approach to end-of-life care? Why do modern end-of-life care institutions fail to deliver what’s expected of them? The modern approach to end-of-life care relies on hospice and medical organizations. However, most end-of-life care institutions fail to provide patients with adequate autonomy and a sense of belonging. Here’s why modern palliative care approaches are at odds with the things that add value at the end of life.