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Is There a Worker Shortage? (Why It May Be a Myth)

Why is there a worker shortage? Is the news exaggerating the shortage? The news surrounding the global worker shortage shows that demand is currently rising for goods and services, but many people who lost jobs during the pandemic are no longer seeking them. Because of the unique nature of this downturn in employment, there are many factors that might be holding people back from work. Read on to learn why there is a worker shortage and why it could also just be a media myth.

Climate Change and Severe Weather Are Hurting the Economy

How are climate change and severe weather affecting the global economy? How will this impact industries and residents alike? Floods, fires, storms, droughts, and other severe weather events pose an existential threat to many businesses and residents. Climate change continues to cause both local (through the destruction of factories and facilities) and international (through supply chain disruptions and worker shortages) challenges. Read on to learn what we got wrong about climate change and severe weather, including the economic impact.

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.

3 Ways Billionaires Going to Space Benefits Society

What are the benefits of billionaires going to space? How could the private space industry affect other industries? The private space industry has the potential to bring notable benefits to those of us left on the ground. As billionaires, like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, launch into space on privately-funded rockets, their space travel inventions could trickle down into your everyday life. Keep reading to learn why billionaires going to space can actually benefit you.

Sense of Entitlement: Why It’s a Problem (& How to Fix It)

What does it mean to have a sense of entitlement? Why is an inflated sense of entitlement a problem? How can people free themselves from feeling entitled? Society is experiencing an entitlement epidemic. Our consumer culture and social media have us chasing the wrong things in pursuit of happiness and a meaningful life. Read on to learn what experts, like Mark Manson, say causes a sense of entitlement, why it’s a problem, and how to fix it.

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.

Why the Modern Space Race Is More Relevant Than Ever

Is the modern space race still happening? Why is it so relevant in 2022? What does the future hold for space travel? Existing space programs have produced marvels from GPS to water purifiers to the robotic arms that perform brain surgery. The modern space race promises even more, including a network of satellites to monitor climate change and maybe even the ability to generate solar power in space to be used on Earth. Keep reading to find out why the modern space race has the potential to change how you live on Earth.

Business and Climate Change: Good (& Bad) Responses

How does climate change affect business? What are the dangers of extreme weather? How are businesses responding? Many businesses are committing to sustainability policies to help delay the climate change problem. These policies range from serious emission-reduction programs to headline-seeking PR stunts, but some are too little, too late. Read on to learn how business and climate change are connected, including how corporations are responding.

Is the Current Labor Shortage Due to Jobless Benefits?

Why is there a labor shortage? What’s causing the shortage of workers? Could jobless benefits be the cause? As the economy starts to recover from the pandemic, some analysts contend that unemployment benefits are so generous that they discourage work. Many recipients make more through their benefits than they did in their previous jobs, so observers argue they have little incentive to seek work. Keep reading for our analysis of the current labor shortage and what factors are to blame.

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.