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Factors Influencing Self-Esteem: Culture Is Key

Is one’s self-esteem the result of internal or external factors? What role does culture play in self-esteem? Although self-esteem starts with your own behavior, external factors still play a role. According to psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden, one of the major external factors influencing self-esteem is the culture where you grew up. Keep reading to learn how cultures affect the self-esteem of their members—and how cultural values that support or discourage self-esteem affect the overall health of societies.

Pros and Cons of Utilitarianism Ethical Theory

What are the pros and cons of utilitarianism? Does utilitarianism really focus on the greater good? The theory of utilitarianism seemingly focuses on the happiness of everyone and works to maximize the majority’s well-being. However, as Amartya Sen describes in Development as Freedom, some problems arise from this theory. Continue reading to learn the pros and cons of utilitarianism to see if it’s really as good as it seems.

Advantages of Free Markets for Economic Growth

Why are free markets important for a nation’s economic development? What are the advantages of free-market systems? Not only do free markets protect the rights of individuals, but they also have lifted people out of poverty. In Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen argues that a free market is a way for a nation to experience economic prosperity. Here are the advantages of free markets that Sen highlights and how they compare to a utilitarian market.

What Are the Types of Freedom? Amartya Sen Explains

What are the types of freedom, according to Amartya Sen? Why is it important for governments to support and instill these types of freedoms into their countries? In Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen makes a philosophical case that freedom-centered development can create a better society and economy. The types of freedom that are essential for a person’s potential are democratic rights, commercial liberties, public provisions, ethical guardrails, and safety nets. Check out what Sen believes are the most important freedoms a person should have.

Rollo Tomassi on Feminism and Masculinity

Does the feminist movement undermine masculinity? How is feminism reshaping the definition of masculinity? According to Rollo Tomassi, feminism and masculinity aren’t on the same playing field. In his book The Rational Male, he argues that the aim of the feminine agenda is to keep women in a position of power so they can manipulate men into prioritizing women’s needs and sexual strategies over men’s. Here’s how feminism undermines masculinity, according to Tomassi.

The Three Types of People in Relentless by Tim Grover

How many types of people are there in the world? Why does Tim Grover whittle people down into three categories? In Relentless, Tim Grover concludes that there are only three types of people based on how often they act relentlessly. “Good” people rarely or never act relentlessly, “Great” people are relentless in specific circumstances, and “Unstoppable” people are always relentless. Keep reading for more information on the Good, Great, and Unstoppable people to figure out which one you are.

Leil Lowndes: How to Get People to Talk to You

Do you find it easy to strike up a conversation with a new person? What is the key to getting people to talk to you? According to Leil Lowndes, the author of How to Talk to Anyone, people need to know you like them to want to talk to you. However, many people struggle to show others they like them because they focus on making others like them. The solution is simple—stop trying so hard to get liked, and instead, show others how much you like them. Here’s how to get people to talk to you, according to communications expert

Understanding the Psychology of Social Roles

What exactly do psychologists mean by “social roles”? How does adhering to social roles alter behavior? In psychology, social roles refer to behavioral expectations of people of a given social status, relationship, or occupation. One of the most noteworthy findings is that social roles can make people behave very out of character and even override personality dispositions. Keep reading to learn how people’s behavior and relationships are impacted by social roles.

Zero to One by Peter Thiel: Book Overview

What principles are contained in Peter Thiel’s Zero to One? What’s on his checklist for startup success? Some animals have the drive to build things like dams, but only humans have the ability to invent entirely new things. In Zero to One, PayPal co-founder and venture capitalist Peter Thiel contends that creating new things is the best way to profit economically as well as the only path to human progress. Read more for an overview of the book Zero to One by Peter Thiel.

Eckhart Tolle: Consciousness Evolution Is Underway

Is humanity moving towards a mass shift of consciousness? How is our collective ego harming the planet? According to Eckhart Tolle, humanity has reached a critical point. We’ve grown so consumed with our collective ego that we can’t see anything past it. We are trapped in the endless cycle of wanting, fueling consumerism, and destroying the planet. In his book A New Earth, Tolle argues that now is the time for consciousness evolution—mass change is necessary today for the survival of humankind and the planet. Here’s why we must act now or else it will be too late.