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Who’s behind the New World Order? What, exactly, is their plan? Can they be stopped? William Cooper believes that the Illuminati aim to establish a dystopian, authoritarian government known as the New World Order sometime in the 21st century. The only way to prevent their takeover is through popular armed resistance by American patriots. Continue reading to discover Cooper’s ideas on how to stop the New World Order.
What’s the relationship between negative news and mental health? How can you protect your mental wellbeing from disturbing media? Psychological studies have shown that consuming news of traumatic occurrences can have a negative impact on your mental health. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your mental health when you’re exposed to negative or disturbing news content. Read on to learn more about the relationship between negative news and mental health.
Does the government lie to the public? Will it seize private property on a large scale? How important is the U.S. Constitution? William Cooper has definite answers to these questions. He’s the author of one of the most influential conspiracy theory books ever written. Behold a Pale Horse lays out the roots and methods of a secret movement to topple the American government and establish a global totalitarian order. Continue reading for five Behold a Pale Horse quotes, along with some context and explanation.
Is watching the news bad for you? What are the psychological effects of watching graphic news content? In late January, the killing of Tyre Nichols was made available to the public through security camera video of the fatal beating. However, many debate the pros and cons of watching graphically violent videos in the news. Read on to learn about the effects of watching graphic news content and if it’s bad for you.
What are some innovative uses of probiotics? How can we use probiotics to prevent and treat disease? Science journalist Ed Yong believes there are many exciting uses of probiotics that could have a major impact on disease treatment and prevention. In his book I Contain Multitudes, he explains three innovative ways we can use probiotics now and in the future. Read on to learn about three innovative uses of probiotics, according to Yong’s examples.
Why is population decline a problem in the U.S., China, Europe, and other global powers? What’s causing birth rates to fall? For the first time in 50 years, deaths in China outnumbered births. Experts argue that population decline is a problem in the U.S., Europe, and other wealthy nations, placing them on the same crash course as China if they don’t figure out a way to turn things around quickly. Read on to learn why population decline is a problem worldwide and if our population panic is warranted.
What does UAP mean? Why has there been a recent uptick in sightings? In early February, the U.S. military shot down four Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in U.S. airspace. Rather than using the term UFO, the U.S. government now uses the term UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), meaning anything in space, in the air, on land, and in or under the sea that can’t be identified. Read on to learn more about what UAP means and why there have been more UAP sightings recently.
Want an overview of Matthew Syed’s Rebel Ideas book? What are cognitively diverse groups? Matthew Syed wrote Rebel Ideas to explain why he believes diverse groups are higher-performing than homogeneous groups. The book provides actionable advice for creating cognitively diverse groups and avoiding the dangers of homogeneity. Read on for an overview of Matthew Syed’s book Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking.
What is the FairTax Act? How does it work? Will the FairTax Act be passed? A House Republican has introduced the FairTax Act of 2023, a bill that would replace the income tax and other taxes with a national sales tax. If the bill became law, Americans would no longer file tax returns—instead, they’d pay a 30% tax on their purchases. Read on to learn about what the FairTax Act is, the main critiques of the Act, and the likelihood of it being passed.
What is homophily? What are some examples of the negative consequences of homophily? In his 2019 book, Rebel Ideas, Matthew Syed explains why cognitively diverse groups are superior to homogeneous ones. According to Syed, homogeneity can lead to dangerous outcomes, including homophily, which means our tendency to surround ourselves with like-minded people. Read on to learn what homophily is, including some examples from Syed’s book Rebel Ideas.