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Basic Beliefs of Hinduism: Karma, Yoga, and Reincarnation

Curious to learn about the basic beliefs of Hinduism? How does Hinduism define a virtuous person? In Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda explores some of the basic beliefs of Hinduism, including reincarnation and karma. He explains the importance of yoga to Hinduism and how it helps believers to achieve ultimate liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. Read on to learn about the basic beliefs of Hinduism, according to Paramahansa Yogananda.

How a Lack of Representation Hurts Minorities

Why is minority representation important? How does poor representation stop people from being true to themselves and prevent them from going after their dreams? Lack of representation leaves people feeling self-conscious and demoralized. As a result, they try to change their behavior to fit others’ expectations and don’t pursue their goals because they lack relatable examples of success. Here’s how a lack of representation hurts minorities.

The First Turning: America’s High (1946 to 1964)

What was the prevailing mood of America after World War II? What was it like for young people? How did society perceive the government? In The Fourth Turning, historian William Strauss and consultant Neil Howe explain how Anglo-American history follows a pattern of four 15- to 25-year periods, called Turnings, and how the behaviors of different generations define these Turnings. They explain that the First Turning is a High. Read more to understand First Turnings in general and the most recent First Turning, 1946 to 1964, in particular.

The Future of Design: What’s Next for Tech?

What are the main issues with technology today? What does the future of design look like? Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant’s book User Friendly contends that technology has become inhumane and addictive. The authors provide two main recommendations to achieve a future vision of a user-friendly world: Streamline many of the gadgets in people’s lives and design technologies that adhere to users’ values. Keep reading to learn what the future of design should look like to enhance people’s lives.

Is a US TikTok Ban on the Horizon?

Will TikTok get banned in the US? What are the arguments for and against a US TikTok ban? What does the ban mean for you? In recent months, the White House, Congress, US armed forces, and more than half of US states have banned TikTok, from government-issued devices. There’s broad concern that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, could share Americans’ personal data with the Chinese government. Keep reading to learn about both sides of the argument.

The Second Turning: America’s Consciousness Revolution

How did the assassination of John F. Kennedy affect America? How did parenting styles change after the 1950s? What reenergized the Republican Party? According to historian William Strauss and consultant Neil Howe, Anglo-American history goes in phases, which they call Turnings. Each Turning has its own characteristics. They say that the Second Turning is an awakening of sorts, and they call the most recent one “the Consciousness Revolution.” Read more to learn about Second Turnings in general and America’s most recent Second Turning, from 1964 to 1984.

What Is the Fourth Turning? Strauss and Howe’s Theory of Crisis

What is the Fourth Turning? Was the Third Reich a Fourth Turning? How do crises transform nations? In The Fourth Turning, historian William Strauss and consultant Neil Howe explain how Anglo-American history follows a pattern of four 15- to 25-year periods, called Turnings. The Fourth Turning, they say, is a Crisis. Continue reading to learn about Strauss and Howe’s theory of the Fourth Turning and their predictions for America’s next one.

Peak States: The 4 Elevated States of Mind Explained

What is a peak state of consciousness? What are the four different altered states that you can achieve? In their book Stealing Fire, Stephen Kotler and Jamie Wheal explore the concept of peak states and place them in a historical context. They claim that altered states of consciousness are subjective experiences that are different from normal consciousness, while peak states occur at the high end of the spectrum. Read on to learn about the four types of peak states, according to Kotler and Wheal.

Technology and Human Values: How to Make the Connection

Is there a connection between technology and human values? How can we design technology to better reflect society’s values? For the most part, User Friendly by Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant argues that technology has driven us away from basic human values. However, they believe that technology can be reprogrammed to better fit into people’s lives and help society improve. Continue reading for more on how we can insert human values into our gadgets.

Why the Cybersecurity Industry Is Short by 700,000 Workers

What’s behind the cybersecurity industry worker shortage? Why is it a problem? What can be done to fix it? In the second quarter of 2022, fifty-two million data breaches occurred globally. But at a time when the cybersecurity industry has its hands full, it also finds them tied: More than 700,000 cybersecurity positions are unfilled across the US and by 2025, there will be enough vacant jobs to fill 50 NFL stadiums. Below, we’ll examine why there’s a cybersecurity industry worker shortage and what can be done about it.