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What did Leonardo da Vinci do in Milan? Why did Leonardo prefer Milan over Florence? Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci spent most of his time in Italy. He lived in Milan twice in his life, where he was able to commission his art and express himself as an artist. Learn more about Leonardo da Vinci’s Milan accomplishments and adventures below.
Wondering why Robinhood is bad for you? What do critics say about the trading platform? What are the risks? Robinhood’s user-friendly trading platform has created a fiercely loyal community of retail traders with the power to move markets. Critics contend that the Robinhood app’s focus on fun blurs the line between investing and gaming, and it encourages inexperienced traders to make risky bets they don’t fully understand. Keep reading to find out why Robinhood is bad for you, according to critics.
What is childhood conditioning? How can it lead to negative long-term effects? Holistic psychologist Nicole LePera says the thoughts and behaviors you have adopted as an adult stem from your childhood conditioning. If your parents instilled negative beliefs, then you could still be subconsciously controlled by them, even as an adult. Keep reading to learn how your childhood conditioning could still be affecting you, according to LePera.
What is neoliberal capitalism? What is the underlying ideology? What’s the connection to surveillance capitalism? Author and Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff claims that neoliberal capitalism is one of the contributing factors to surveillance capitalism, where big tech companies monitor and manipulate user behavior. In her book, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, she explains the connection and consequences. Keep reading to learn what neoliberal capitalism is and how it endangers personal freedom, according to Zuboff.
Why are some college admissions criteria so narrow? Why do elite schools keep their acceptance rates so low? Elite colleges and universities in the U.S. typically accept less than 10% of applicants. In Excellent Sheep, author and former Yale professor William Deresiewicz makes the case that these institutions are so selective that they actually harm students and society. Keep reading for Deresiewicz’s explanation of why elite schools’ admissions criteria are so selective.
Why is making cement bad for the environment? How much CO2 is produced by cement production? Cement and steel that go into constructing roads, bridges, and buildings are the major sources of greenhouse gases. However, the demand for these building materials will increase as the global population grows. In this article, we’ll look at the challenges and potential solutions for curbing CO2 emissions from cement production.
Are you having trouble in bed? Are you wondering how to sexually arouse a woman? It’s no secret that women have a harder time reaching orgasm than men do, but there is a way to fix this. In She Comes First, Ian Kerner emphasizes that women get aroused by clitoral stimulation. Let’s look at the three steps Kerner says can help sexually arouse a woman.
Is Marxism on the rise in the U.S.? What’s the agenda? What can be done about it? According to Mark Levin, American Marxism must be stopped. His book purports to be an exposé on the rise of Marxism in the U.S. He discusses the ideologies that comprise American Marxism, how American Marxists are indoctrinating the public with these theories, and what Americans can do to keep their freedom. Keep reading for an overview of Levin’s book.
What percentage of carbon emissions is caused by transportation? How can we reduce transportation CO2 emissions? Transportation accounts for 16% of carbon emissions worldwide. The main culprits are personal vehicles, especially in the U.S., where public transportation is not well developed. Let’s look at the main barriers and potential solutions to curbing transport-related emissions.
Does Amazon have a good Human Resources (HR) department? What is HR at Amazon like? How did Jeff Bezos try to change HR? While at Amazon, Jess Bezos sought to automate the Human Resources department as much as possible. Hiring-by-app and firing-by-algorithm proved useful when adding workers during peak times, but it resulted in an alienated workforce. Read on to learn about HR at Amazon, including why and how Bezos automated the department.