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What is the ontological argument? Why is this argument flawed in proving God’s existence? The ontological argument says that since God is perfect, there can be no doubting God and his existence. Of course, this argument falls apart quickly if you don’t believe in God in the first place. Read more about the ontological argument and what it means.
What is the neighborhood effect? Why is government involved in lessening negative neighborhood effects? The neighborhood effect is when one person’s economic activity imposes a cost on another individual. There are both positive and negative neighborhood effects. Read more about the neighborhood effect and how it works.
What caused the Permian mass extinction? How long did it last and how many species did it eliminate? The Permian mass extinction was the most devastating of the Big Five mass extinction events in the history of life on earth, eliminating 96% of the species. Scientists attribute it to the sudden warming of the climate as a result of the increased concentration of carbon in the air. Read about the Permian mass extinction, its causes and effects on the animal kingdom.
What are manager expectations of employees? How should managers set and communicate expectations? Manager expectations of employees are an important part of your workplace and workflow. You need to have a system for setting expectations and communicating them to employees. Read more about how to set manager expectations of employees.
What are the most common sales objections? How can you overcome these sales objections and turn a prospect into a paying customer? The most common sales objections fall into two categories: bad timing, and the need to check with someone else. The most common sales objections are all just smokescreens for other issues. This article will explain step-by-step how to overcome the most common sales objections using methods from Way of the Wolf.
What are the different types of monopolies? How can you recognize these different types of monopolies? According to Milton Friedman, there are three types of monopolies: regulated, unregulated, and public. All of these types are harmful to economic development in different ways. Read more about the different types of monopolies and how they work.
What are the best quality control methods? How can you implement them in your organization? There are three main quality control methods that can help you maintain consistency in your organization. You’ll need to take all of these factors into account when thinking about how to control the behavior of people in your company. Read more about quality control methods and how they apply to your organization.
What is the arguments against creationism? What evidence shows that creationism is false? There are numerous arguments against creationism. In addition to well-documented scientific evidence in favor of evolution, Richard Dawkins also suggests that we evaluate the creationist argument on its own weaknesses. Keep reading to find out more about arguments against creationism.
What are the effects of ocean acidification? What role does an increase in oceanic acidity play in the biodiversity of marine life? The effects of ocean acidification are so destructive that it’s been dubbed the global warming’s “evil twin.” Specifically, ocean acidification is causing an unprecedented reduction in oceanic biodiversity as tehe increased CO2 concentration is affecting the internal processes of the marine microbiome. Keep reading to learn about the destructive effects of ocean acidification on marine life.
What does Milton Friedman mean by “the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits?” How does this differ from other views of corporate social responsibility? Corporate social responsibility is the idea that as large corporations with a lot of money, companies have a duty to uplift their communities and society as a whole. In Capitalism and Freedom, Milton Friedman argues that the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits. Read more about Milton’s Friedman’s views and why the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits and nothing more.