Education and the Economy: The Real Connection

Education and the Economy: The Real Connection

What do education and the economy have to do with each other? Is it true that widespread formal education increases wealth and opportunity? In Antifragile, Taleb argues that our belief that education leads to economic prosperity is false. Instead, he says that wealthy countries invest in education, and we confused this for the cause of the economic wealth. Keep reading to find out why the relationship between education and the economy are not what you think.

What Is Convexity? The Antifragile Explanation

What Is Convexity? The Antifragile Explanation

What is convexity? How does convexity relate to antifragility? In Antifragile, Taleb explains that antifragile systems thrive off randomness and the unexpected. Part of this is due to convexity—but what is convexity exactly? In this case, it’s when an effect of an event increases alongside the intensity of the event. Read more to find out what convexity is and how it relates to antifragility.

Stop Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason

Stop Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason

Do you perform good deeds to get on God’s good side? Do you flaunt your good deeds on social media or to your friends? In Everybody, Always, Bob Goff says that God doesn’t keep score of your good deeds—he expects you to do them. Flaunting your good deeds on social media or to your friends will not get you in God’s good graces. Stop doing the right thing for the wrong reason and become love. Continue reading to learn why you should stop doing the right thing for the wrong reason.

Human Intervention in Evolution: Yes or No?

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What is human intervention in evolution? Should humans intervene, and how do we know when we should? It’s beneficial for evolution to proceed without human intervention since it allows nature to take the best course to create stronger species. However, there are some situations when human intervention can be helpful. Read more about human intervention and when it should be implemented.

Women in Leadership Roles: Why So Few?

Women in Leadership Roles: Why So Few?

Why are there so few women in leadership roles? Is it a case of women not being ambitious enough? Or there something else behind it? According to Sheryl Sandberg, who is known for her efforts to empower working women, the biggest reason there are fewer women in leadership roles is because of the “leadership ambition gap.” As the name suggests, the leadership ambition gap is the disparity in aspiration to occupy leadership positions between genders. Keep reading to learn about the leadership ambition gap and how it contributes to fewer women aspiring to leadership roles.

The Western Diet: A Slow Weapon of Mass Destruction

The Western Diet: A Slow Weapon of Mass Destruction

What is the Western diet? What are the health implications of eating in the Western-style? A Western diet is characterized by a high intake of saturated fat and refined carbohydrates and a low intake of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Researchers are finding that eating in the Western-style does more than just cause weight gain. It is also associated with a heightened risk of developing stroke, heart disease, type-II diabetes, and cancer. Continue reading to learn how we came to rely on the Western diet and, more importantly, what we can do to move away from it.

Fascism in the United States: A Homegrown History

Fascism in the United States: A Homegrown History

Is there fascism in the United States? How has fascism manifested in the U.S., and how does the country protect itself? There is undoubtedly a history of fascism in the United States. Though the political system is often successful in ensuring fascists don’t get the top office in the U.S., fascism is still a huge part of our political history and system Read more about fascism in the United States.