The Zimbardo Experiment: Why Was It Terminated?

The Zimbardo Experiment: Why Was It Terminated?

What was the aim of the Zimbardo experiment? What was the reason the experiment was terminated earlier than its scheduled completion date? In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a study to show that environmental factors (as opposed to dispositional characteristics) predispose people to act with violence towards others. Initially, the Zimbardo experiment was intended to run for two weeks but it was terminated after less than a week. Keep reading to learn why the Zimbardo experiment was terminated ahead of time.

Omega-3 vs. Omega-6: What’s the Difference?

Omega-3 vs. Omega-6: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between the Omega-3 vs. Omega-6 fatty acids? What functions do they perform in the body? The main difference between the Omega-3 vs Omega-6 fatty acids is in the location of double bonds. Function-wise, Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain development and reducing anti-inflammatory response. Omega-6 fatty acids, on the other hand, are good for skin and lowering blood cholesterol, but they also promote an inflammatory response in the body. Learn about the difference between the Omega-3 vs Omega-6 fatty acids, their main food sources, and what functions they perform in the body.

How to Develop Intuition: 4 Rules for Deeper Learning

How to Develop Intuition: 4 Rules for Deeper Learning

Do you want to deepen your level of understanding of a subject enough to develop intuition? What are the four rules for developing deeper knowledge? Fixating on surface-level aspects of a subject or skill won’t allow you to have a complete understanding of it. But if you follow these four rules then you will be able to delve so deep into a subject that the knowledge turns into intuition. Continue on to learn how to develop intuition.

Human Intervention in Evolution: Yes or No?

A man holding a wire with lights in front of his eyes illustrates rewiring your brain

What is human intervention in evolution? Should humans intervene, and how do we know when we should? It’s beneficial for evolution to proceed without human intervention since it allows nature to take the best course to create stronger species. However, there are some situations when human intervention can be helpful. Read more about human intervention and when it should be implemented.

Blitzscaling Companies: Should You or Shouldn’t You

Blitzscaling Companies: Should You or Shouldn’t You

Are you thinking of blitzscaling your company? If you blitzscale, when is the right time to stop? How do you blitzscale? Blitzscaling companies isn’t always the answer, sometimes the conditions aren’t right. But when speed is the critical strategy, blitzscaling is the answer. However, you should only blitzscale your company for a limited amount of time because your company will eventually outgrow the strategy. Continue reading to learn more about blitzscaling companies.

Gallup’s Q12 Questions: Employee Engagement Survey

Gallup’s Q12 Questions: Employee Engagement Survey

How engaged are your employees? Do they know what is expected of them at work? Do they deliver consistently good performance? What are some ways you can gauge your employee engagement? Only 13% of the world’s workforce is actively engaged at work. This is because employees become unmotivated or resentful when their relationship with immediate management is inefficient or hostile. The first step to improving your employee engagement is to measure it. Here is how to gauge your employee engagement using Gallup’s 12-question survey.

How to Have More Fun in Adulthood: Seek Real Joy

How to Have More Fun in Adulthood: Seek Real Joy

Do you feel like you could do with more fun in your life? What activities do you find fun anyway? Can you think of ways you could have more fun? In our busy, ambitious lives, it’s easy to either forget about play completely or only engage in play that feels productive in some way. While it’s great to combine productivity and leisure, it’s also important to have more purse fun. That means doing activities because you want to do them—not because of their “productive” factor, money-making potential, or prestige. In this article, we’ll focus first on seeking more pure fun,