How the Cycle of Oppression Shaped 1950s America

How the Cycle of Oppression Shaped 1950s America

What is the cycle of oppression? What are the four steps of the cycle? What was racial oppression like in 1950s America? In 1959, John Howard Griffin wrote Black Like Me to convince white Americans that the U.S. was not the racism-free country they thought it was. The book describes Griffin’s account of the segregated South and the cycle of oppression faced by Black Southerners. Read on to learn more about the cycle of oppression in the 1950s, according to Griffin.

Why Sensationalism in Journalism Hurts Science

Why Sensationalism in Journalism Hurts Science

What is sensationalism in journalism? How does it misrepresent scientific findings? Sensationalism is an editorial tactic that exaggerates news for the sake of writing shocking stories. According to Bad Science by Ben Goldacre, this practice can potentially misrepresent scientific information. Here’s why journalists need to be cautious about sensationalizing stories about science.

The Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents—Explained

The Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents—Explained

What are the four types of emotionally immature parents? What impacts do these parents have on children? According to Lindsey Gibson in her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, there are four types of neglectful parents to look out for. These parents are either emotionally chaotic, relentlessly goal-focused, hands-off, or aggressively disinterested. Read below to learn about the four types of emotionally immature parents.

What Causes Plastic Pollution & What Are the Effects?

What Causes Plastic Pollution & What Are the Effects?

What causes plastic pollution? What are the effects of plastic waste? There are over 5 billion tons of plastic waste in the world, causing plastic pollution in the soil, the water, and even the air. Most plastic doesn’t get recycled—even recycling centers incinerate or dump most of the plastic they get. Read on to learn more about what causes plastic pollution and the health and environmental effects.

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think

What is Laura Vanderkam’s 168 Hours about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In 168 Hours, Laura Vanderkam argues that most people have enough time for everything they need and want to do. The problem is that people are not using their time intentionally. Drawing on her experience, she explains how we can be more intentional with our time at work, at home, and with our leisure. Below is a brief overview of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam.

The Way of Integrity: Exercises to Help You Find Your True Self

The Way of Integrity: Exercises to Help You Find Your True Self

Does something in your life feel “off“? Are you living according to your inner truth or according to your culture’s expectations? You may not be living in alignment with your true self. In The Way of Integrity, Martha Beck seeks to connect readers with their inner truths and lead them to a life of happiness, well-being, and spiritual growth. We’ve put together a couple of practical exercises based on Beck’s ideas. See how these two The Way of Integrity exercises can help you become more true to yourself.

Dark Energy in the Universe: Einstein’s Cosmological Constant

Dark Energy in the Universe: Einstein’s Cosmological Constant

What was Einstein’s cosmological constant? Was he right that he was wrong about it? In recent decades, astronomers have witnessed a mysterious force they’ve named “dark energy” that’s accelerating the universe’s expansion. The theoretical underpinnings of dark energy go back to Einstein’s equations of relativity. Read more to understand what scientists know—and what they speculate—about dark energy in the universe.

What to Do If You Have No Purpose in Life

What to Do If You Have No Purpose in Life

Do you feel like you’re drifting through life without any higher purpose or direction? How do you find meaning and purpose in a Universe that’s meaningless by design?  Finding your purpose is crucial to living a fulfilled and meaningful life. If you have no purpose in life, you’ll feel empty, confused, and directionless, which can give rise to a host of psychological problems such as depression, addiction, and sensation-seeking, to name a few.  Here’s why you need a sense of purpose and how you can find yours. 

The 3 Financial Mindsets: Consumer, Employee, & Entrepreneur

The 3 Financial Mindsets: Consumer, Employee, & Entrepreneur

What role does mindset play in acquiring wealth? How can you overcome your self-sabotaging beliefs about money? According to MJ DeMarco, the state of your finances is determined by the mindset you hold about money. According to him, beliefs about money tend to fall into one of three financial mindsets—consumer, employee, and entrepreneurial. Let’s explore each of DeMarco’s three mindsets in detail.