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David Brooks: Morals in Society are Shifting

In what ways have morals in society shifted? What is the difference between moral realism and moral romanticism? In his book The Road to Character, author David Brooks talks about the societal shift from moral realism to moral romanticism. Moral realism is the idea that virtue is made, not born. and moral romanticism is the idea that humans are pure at the core. Learn the pros and cons of each type of thinking and why societal morality has shifted over the years.

Adam 1 and Adam 2: Re-Balance Your Two Worldviews

What’s the problem with living a me-focused life? Why is it important to balance the two Adams that live inside of you? In his book The Road to Character, David Brooks discusses the shift in the societal focus from “we” to “me.” To demonstrate that shift, Brooks talks about the idea that there are two Adams that live inside you, Adam 1 and Adam 2. Brooks says that you don’t need to choose sides, rather, you need to find a healthy balance between the two Adams. Keep reading to learn about the problems with a me-focused attitude and how to

Safe Alternatives to Savings Accounts: 5 Strong Options

What are some safe alternatives to savings accounts? Which is the best choice you for? Keeping a robust cash reserve is essential for emergencies, but it can also be a losing proposition if your savings account interest rate is lower than the inflation rate. There are a number of safe alternatives to savings accounts that will allow your cash to keep pace with inflation. Keep reading for a list of safe alternatives to savings accounts.

Kotti Berlin Protest: A Case Study of Communal Care

What triggered the Kotti Berlin protest? Why was the role of the community so important? The Kotti Berlin protest was triggered when an elderly Turkish-German woman (Nuriye Cengiz) living in the neighborhood contemplated committing suicide because she couldn’t afford the most recent rent increase. The Kotti community rallied behind her and formed a protest camp to fight against the rent hikes and evictions. The role of the community was crucial in preventing her from committing suicide because she found support in her community. Read on to learn more about how the Kotti Berlin protest teaches us the importance of community

What Are the Benefits of Social Prescribing?

What are the benefits of social prescribing? Why is Big Pharma against social prescribing? The major benefits of social prescribing are holistic treatment, community support, and opportunities to reconnect with nature. Social prescribing ensures that the doctor will not only prescribe drugs to treat biological issues but also address environmental factors. Big Pharma doesn’t like this because it treats the underlying cause of depression and threatens their profits. Read on to more about the benefits of social prescribing.

How Meaningful Relationships Help Combat Depression

Liking Bias: Why We Ignore Faults in People We Love

How do meaningful relationships help prevent loneliness and depression? Why does the collective lifestyle of Amish communities help members avoid loneliness and depression? Meaningful relationships restore us to our natural states as social animals living in close-knit societies. This prevents loneliness and provides a support group that can help you heal from depression. Amish communities share everything and everyone is regarded as family. This style of collective living creates a connected community and drastically reduces the risk of depression. Read on to learn more about how meaningful relationships help prevent depression.

Scarcity Marketing: How and Why It Works

What is scarcity marketing? Why does the fear of missing out make people want to buy a product? Scarcity marketing is based on the idea that people generally want what they can’t have. If you can make your product seem scarce or difficult to acquire, customers will be more likely to want it. In this way, scarcity marketing can be a great way to increase demand for a product. Keep reading to find out how to use scarcity marketing the right way.

Adam Grant: Why Do People Give?

Why do people give to others? Are humans inherently altruistic? Or do we help others for personal gain? In his book Give and Take, Adam Grant discusses the age-old question: are humans inherently selfish? He presents studies that were done on the subject and looks at popular apps like Freecycle to see if he can gain some insight into the truth. Keep reading to learn why people give, according to Adam Grant.

The Tulip Craze: History’s First Economic Bubble

What was the tulip craze? How could flowers become so valuable in such a short space of time? The tulip craze in 17th-century Holland is widely known as the very first economic bubble. The price of tulips escalated so much that people sold their valuables to buy tulips, and could buy assets like houses with them. This might seem absurd, but here’s an explanation of what happened. Learn more about the tulip craze below.

Guaranteed Basic Income: Creating A Better Tomorrow

What is guaranteed basic income? What are the objections to universal income? Guaranteed basic income is a practice where the government pays each citizen a bare minimum wage every year. The hope is that the guaranteed income will remove the constant worry for survival that leads to depression. Critics have objected on the grounds that it will be very expensive and will make people lazy. Read on to learn more about the advantages and criticisms of guaranteed basic income.