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What is synthetic meat? How is it produced? Is synthetic meat good for you? In recent years, investors have been pouring money into the synthetic, or “no-kill,” meat industry. However, technical and economic factors may limit its growth. Read on to learn what exactly synthetic meat is and everything else to know about the no-kill industry.
What are the primary mythological archetypes? What do they have in common? What do they represent? The characters in our most primal myths represent the three broadest elements of human existence—the known world, the unknown, and the process of discovery. Jordan Peterson explores these characters in his book Maps of Meaning. Keep reading for an introduction to these archetypes and how they each represent a different facet of the world.
How can you overcome shame? How does society encourage shaming? In I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t), Brené Brown says that certain societal standards unfairly shame people for things beyond their control. To combat this, Brown recommends developing critical awareness of shame. Learn how to overcome shame with critical awareness below.
What is balanced leadership? Why is it important? How can you create a balanced leadership style? In Leadership Strategy and Tactics, Jocko Willink presents over 30 pieces of leadership guidance, primarily based on leading with humility and creating a balanced leadership style. According to him, striking a balance helps you lead your team most effectively. Read on to learn more about balanced leadership, according to Willink.
Why is collaboration important in the workplace? What can you, as a leader, do to foster teamwork and collaboration within your organization? Accomplishments don’t come from diving into a problem alone, telling people what to do, and focusing only on results. They come from approaching problems and solutions collaboratively. Here’s why collaboration is so important and what you can do to encourage it within your organization.
How is writing for video different from other writing formats? Does grammar matter? How should you punctuate the text? In Everybody Writes, bestselling author, speaker, and digital marketer Ann Handley offers a comprehensive guide to writing everything you need to write in today’s business world. The book’s main focus is on writing for marketing purposes, and she discusses how to write for video. Continue reading to learn these practical tips that are useful regardless of the type of video you’re writing for.
How can you achieve peace of mind? Is it reasonable to have pride? What are some strategies for dealing with hardships in life? Stoicism teaches how to live a happy and fulfilling life through thoughtful, rational action. The key is accepting things as they are and doing the best you can with the life you’re given. The Discourses and Selected Writings of Epictetus is one of the most prominent collections of Stoic teachings. Continue reading for an overview.
What are the impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation? What are the roles of big data and robotics? New technology in big data management and robotics is giving nature a hand, on the farm and in the wild. Reducing human labor and protecting vulnerable animals are just a couple of the positive impacts of modern technology on agriculture and conservation. Keep reading to learn about the four primary impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation.
Do you want to know how to earn money while you sleep? What is the best way to generate passive income? Investing time in work that generates passive income—by creating a product or system that’s capable of earning an income long after your original time investment—is the key to financial freedom. Without a source of passive income, you are practically trapped—once you stop working, the cash stops flowing. Here’s why you should leverage your time to learn how to make money while you sleep.
What are creation myths? Is there any truth to them? How do they function in society and in the human psyche? Two general storylines crop up all over the world. One is the creation myth, which, according to Jordan Peterson, provides the underlying basis for society. In Maps of Meaning, he explains why creation stories pervade and persist. Continue reading to learn about creation myths and what they provide us.