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How are friendships and mental health related? Can being part of a community boost your mental health? Friendships and mental health are linked because having social support decreases the likelihood of lasting illness. Seeing how social support can benefit patients proves how valuable friendships are, and it shows us why being a good friend is important. Take a look at the importance of friendship in this case study on healing from trauma.
What does it mean to be “woke”? Is it a good thing, or does it go too far? Douglas Murray argues that the West is consumed by an ideology that insists that certain groups endure widespread prejudice and oppression. Therefore, this ideology goes on to insist, these groups should receive sensitivity, accommodations, and apologetic behavior from the social majority. Read more to get Murray’s take on social justice ideology and wokeism.
Why did the Republican Party choose Abraham Lincoln as a presidential candidate? What backlash did his election receive? Just as Abraham Lincoln was losing a Senate race, he was winning the confidence of his fellow Republicans. Biographer Jon Meacham discusses the election of President Lincoln and how it stirred up a hornet’s nest that put the nation on the path to war. Read more to learn about the election of President Lincoln and the stunning aftermath.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of FTX? How did Sam Bankman-Fried win the confidence of customers? Sam Bankman-Fried found success with his first company, Alameda Research. But, it still didn’t satisfy his desire to practice effective altruism on a grand scale. Biographer Michael Lewis relates why Bankman-Fried started FTX and how the company secured early success. Keep reading to learn about Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX before its collapse.
Why are people turning to chatbots for therapy? Can chatbots be better than human therapists? As the mental health crisis grows, many people are wondering whether they can turn to a chatbot for support. Some have decided the answer is “yes”—but it’s unclear just how safe or effective it is to rely on a chatbot instead of a therapist. Continue reading to learn more about AI chatbot therapy.
What’s woke culture? Why do many people believe that it’s gone too far and become destructive? In The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray argues that Western society is under attack from woke culture. He argues that this ideology is obsessed with social justice, intersectionality, and identity politics. Murray contends that what appears on the surface to be a compassionate movement is dangerous at its core. Continue reading to understand woke culture from Murray’s perspective.
Who invented the semiconductor chip? And who invented the transistor? The semiconductor chip was invented by Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments in 1958, building on William Shockley’s invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs. However, there’s more to the story than these individual inventors, and a deeper dive into these inventions shows that there were more players involved. Learn more about the beginnings of the semiconductor chip with this history of invention.
Can artificial intelligence take over the world? Why should we expect AI to use its power to the detriment of humankind? A superintelligent AI would be a powerful entity. But because AI isn’t human, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee that it’ll be smart enough to use its power responsibly. Continue reading to figure out how AI can use its power against humanity.
What’s an emotional setback? What’s the proper way to get back on your feet after an emotional setback? An emotional setback could be anything holding you back in life. You could’ve been broken up with, failed a big exam, or experienced a loss. If you’re having trouble moving past a rough patch in your life, Brené Brown’s tips can help you.
Do you sell yourself short? Why are women taught to be humble and modest? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain that women tend to sell themselves short. This is because society praises modest women while viewing ambitious women as arrogant or brash. Stop selling yourself short with the below solutions.