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What’s causing the decline of the traditional family? Why are marriage rates so low and divorce rates so high? The decline of the family is a real problem in society. According to Stefan Aarnio, as he states in his book Hard Times Create Strong Men, men suffer from the low rates of marriage because it threatens their masculinity. Continue reading to learn how men are affected by a lack of a traditional family.
Will AI replace writers and freelance workers? Is it possible that AI will actually create more jobs for freelancers? Artificial Intelligence has thrown freelance marketplaces, their clients, and independent writers’ futures into an uncertain, transitional state. As AI’s ability to produce writing comparable to that of humans grows, platforms and writers will have to adapt to meet clients’ shifting needs and interests. Here are the different perspectives on the effect AI will have on freelancers.
What were some of the first social justice movements? How did they differ from later movements? Authors, academics, and cultural critics Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay discuss the history of social justice in politics and scholarship. They say that the social justice we have today is far removed from the earlier movements. Continue reading to learn about the origin of social justice movements.
What’s postmodernism? What’s deconstruction? What’s the difference between cultural hierarchy and class hierarchy? In Cynical Theories, Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay show how, over time, social justice went from a positive force to its current form. The first phase featured liberals and Marxists taking a material approach. In the second phase, postmodernism, the focus shifted to culture. Read more to learn about the tenets of postmodernism and how it shaped social justice.
How does Xi Jinping use China’s economy to achieve his aims? How does the Chinese economy impact the US? According to diplomat Kevin Rudd, China changed course when Xi Jinping came to power. Rudd believes that the core of President Xi’s vision is retaining control over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), keeping the CCP in power, and using Marxist-Leninist ideology to guide the country’s economic policies. Keep reading to learn why Rudd thinks that China’s economic reforms are really about keeping Xi and the CCP in power.
Why is China attempting to rebuild its historic trade relationships? Why is it establishing businesses in various parts of the world? China isn’t content with the “world power” status it’s enjoyed for decades. They want even more. That’s the view of diplomat Kevin Rudd, who writes that President Xi Jinping aims to challenge the “global rules-based order” and wield more and more influence all over the world. Read more to learn about China’s global influence and how it’s growing.
What are critical theories? How are they a new take on postmodernism? Why are they popular? Authors, academics, and cultural critics Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay dive into the history of social justice in their book Cynical Theories. They believe the movements started out on a positive note but eventually became corrupted through critical theories. Read on to understand what critical theories are, including their methods and doctrines.
How has social psychology changed over the years? Why is it important to study human interaction? The roots of social psychology begin in the 1930s when scientists became interested in studying social interactions. Because of these studies, we have a better idea of why people act in certain situations and what relationships say about humanity. Learn more about social psychology’s history, according to The Psychology Book.
What is a man’s purpose? Why is a man’s strength defined by how he works? In Hard Times Create Strong Men, Stefan Aarnio says that for a man to be strong, he must work. His strength is defined by how much he provides for his family, which should be his main purpose in life. Check out more on what it means to be a man and how to fulfill your purpose, according to Aarino.
Do you think of Jimmy Carter more as a president or as a humanitarian? What does he believe is the first step to improving human rights? Why was the Carter Center downgraded from its status as a charity recipient? Jimmy Carter isn’t remembered as a great president, but he’s come to be revered for his work as a humanitarian. Biographer Jonathan Alter writes about this man who, for decades, refused to let his advancing years slow him down. Keep reading to learn about Jimmy Carter’s humanitarian work that has made him a beloved figure all over the world.