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What was Leonardo da Vinci’s later life like? When did the polymath die? According to the book Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson, Leonardo spent his last years in Rome and France where he continued to paint. In 1519, he died under unknown circumstances. Read here to learn more about the last years of Leonardo da Vinci’s colorful life.
Want an overview of Shoshana Zuboff’s The Age of Surveillance Capitalism? What are the book’s main points and takeaways? In her book, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, author and Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff explains the concept, history, and consequences of big tech companies monitoring user behavior online. According to her, surveillance capitalism poses a threat to society and your personal freedoms. Read on for a brief overview of Shoshana Zuboff’s The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.
Looking for some cheap market research techniques? Which low-cost techniques work the best? According to bestselling author Jay Conrad Levinson, the more you understand your target market, the easier you’ll find it to appeal to these customers and influence their purchasing decisions. Levinson claims that you don’t need to spend a lot on your research to get good results. Read on for an overview of some inexpensive market research techniques, according to Levinson.
How are the Covid-19 pandemic and mental health correlated? What do the statistics say? Which group of people are most affected? The pandemic has taken a toll on workers’ mental health—some perhaps more than others. Anxiety and depression have increased for previous sufferers and manifested in people who’d never before struggled. Read on to learn how the pandemic has disproportionately affected some workers’ mental health.
What is the connection between stress and hormones? How could examining your childhood help you to lower your high stress levels? Nicole LePera, author of How to Do the Work, wants everyone to become more conscious of how childhood conditioning impacts mental and physical health. In her book, she aims to teach you how to develop positive patterns that improve your well-being by decreasing stress. Keep reading to find out the link between stress, hormones, and a dysfunctional childhood, according to LePera.
What is Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Burnout, Amelia and Emily Nagoski explain how women can handle stressors to avoid burnout. Their book exposes the patriarchal standards that cause female stress, explores how the body responds to this stress, and explains how you can handle stress before it leads to burnout. Read below for a brief overview of Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski.
What’s social movement theory? How is it being taught in schools? Is it part of an indoctrination machine—or even worse? Mark Levin believes that the teaching of social movement theory is part of a program of Marxist indoctrination in schools. He argues that it goes as far as encouraging revolution. Keep reading to understand the theory and Levin’s take on it.
What is toxic masculinity, and why does it matter? What can be done about it? It’s probably fair to say that toxic masculinity is talked about more than it’s understood. It’s important to understand what it truly means and how it harms both men and women. Continue reading for a brief overview of toxic masculinity and its effects.
What are the consequences of global warming for humans? What do mosquitoes have to do with global warming? As global temperatures rise, we’re facing increasingly greater risks, moving closer and closer to the point of no return. In addition to the planetary effects of global warming (e.g. rising sea levels, weather fluctuations), there are also indirect effects on our health. Keep reading to learn about the effects of global warming on human health.
What’s your approach to business competition? Should you build relationships with your competitors? When Satya Nadella took over as Microsoft’s CEO in 2014, he changed the way the company looked at its competitors. He saw competitor collaboration as a way to encourage innovation, benefitting the industry as a whole. In Hit Refresh, he tells the story and shares three principles of strategic partnerships. Read more to learn about Nadella’s approach to competitors and how it contributed to the transformation of Microsoft.