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Is marketing to kids effective? How do fast food companies market to kids? Marketing to kids is a long-standing, if controversial, marketing and advertising tactic. Fast food companies, in particular, rely on marketing to kids as a part of their overall strategy. Read more about marketing to kids and how fast food companies do it.
What was the relationship like between Barack Obama and Donald Trump? What did birtherism have to do with it? There were tensions between Barack Obama and Donald Trump throughout Obama’s presidency. Amongst other things, Trump claimed that Obama hadn’t been born in the U.S., which became a larger political movement referred to as “birtherism.” Read more about Barack Obama and Donald Trump below.
What is the DREAM act? Why did Obama propose this legislation? For Obama, the DREAM act was a top priority. It meant that children brought to the U.S. by undocumented parents would be permanent legal residents and have a path to citizenship. Read more about Obama, the DREAM act, and the struggle to make it a reality.
What is the central tenet of the humanism philosophy? How did the shift from theism to humanism change human societies? Humanism is a philosophy premised on the belief that humanity has the authority to create meaning within the universe. The societal impact of humanism is most seen clearly in the following areas: ethics, politics, aesthetics, economics, and education. Keep reading to learn about the philosophy of humanism and how it has changed human societies.
What was the Arab Spring movement? How did it involve the United States? The Arab Spring movement was a series of protests and movements in the Middle East. People overthrew governments, protested, and fought for more freedom and liberty. Read more about the Arab Spring movement and how the U.S. got involved.
How can you live a harmonious life? Why can’t humanity live in harmony with the world? To live a harmonious life means to do what the universe requires of you and nothing more. Unfortunately, humanity has fallen out of harmony with nature because of its need to industrialize and consume. But you can still live a harmonious life within a corrupt world. Keep reading to learn how to live in harmony with the Tao.
What is techno-religion? How did the rise of techno-religion threaten to knock down the very ideals that gave birth to the phenomenon? Techno-religion is a humanist ideology in which technology—not God or other theistic concepts—is used as a means for satisfying the human quest for meaning and spiritual salvation. Techno-religions can be divided into two categories: transhumanism and dataism. Interestingly, both threaten to knock down the very ideological bedrock on which they stand. Keep reading to learn about the two types of techno-religion: transhumanism and dataism.
What is the Law of Buy-in? What can you, as a leader, do to get people to see and follow your vision? The Law of Buy-in is the fourteenth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The gist of the Law of Buy-in is that people first buy into the leader, and then into their vision. So if you want others to follow your vision, you need them to, first and foremost, follow you—their leader. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Buy-in plus some real-world examples of its application.
What is Yuval Noah Harari’s take on religion? How is his definition different from the conventional understanding of religion? According to Yuval Noah Harari, religion doesn’t have to revolve around theology or the divine. Rather, religion is defined as an all-encompassing story that creates ethics and laws within a human structure. Keep reading to learn about religion, as conceptualized by Yuval Noah Harari.
What was President Obama’s role in the Osama bin Laden capture? Why was this an important moment in American history? The Osama bin Laden capture was a defining moment of Obama’s presidency. It meant sending a signal that America pursued justice, and would not allow terrorism. Read more about the Osama bin Laden capture below.