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Why and how should you stop labeling yourself? How can self-labeling be damaging? Steven Bartlett founded the successful internet company Social Chain at age 21 and was by all objective accounts “living the dream.” But when wealth and fame didn’t bring him happiness, he wrote Happy Sexy Millionaire to warn against chasing false idols. Read on to learn how to stop labeling yourself and live a label-free lifestyle, according to Bartlett.
What was the Salt March? How did salt influence the Indian Independence Movement? In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi led a 24-day march against the British salt monopoly. As Mark Kurlansky mentions in his book Salt, the campaign led to Indians being allowed to collect sea salt and paved the way for Indian independence. Learn more about the Salt March of 1930 below.
How did racism in the South during segregation affect the lives of Black Southerners? What discrimination did they face? In the late 1950s, white journalist John Howard Griffin darkened his skin and spent six weeks traveling throughout the segregated Southern U.S. His aim was to convince white Americans that the U.S. was not the racism-free country they thought it was. Read on for examples of racism in the South during segregation, based on Griffin’s findings.
What is the harm of misleading science articles? What is the impact of journalism on the scientific community? Journalism is essential for sharing important information about the latest in science. However, as Ben Goldacre claims in Bad Science, journalism has the potential to spread misinformation that has a lasting impact on the public. Below, we’ll look at the many ways mainstream media outlets could misrepresent scientific findings.
Did you have an emotionally neglectful childhood? How does finding your true self heal childhood wounds? In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson says the first step toward healing is connecting with your authentic self. This is because emotionally immature parents prevent their children the ability to express a full range of emotions. Keep reading to learn how to find your true self and connect with your feelings.
What’s causing the anti-science movement? Why is there a widespread distrust of science recently? In recent years, an anti-science movement of hostility toward scientific institutions has spread around the globe. In response, an equally fervent pro-science movement has sprung up. Read on to learn why science has become controversial and what’s causing the anti-science movement.
Will bitcoin ever become the worldwide standard of value exchange? How close are we to bitcoin adoption? At present, bitcoin is a long way from being accepted as an international form of money the way gold was universally accepted as money in the 19th century. Furthermore, bitcoin may never replace money, but it has some characteristics that make it—at least potentially—a better alternative to fiat. Here’s what economist Saifedean Ammous has to say about adopting bitcoin.
Do you struggle to find the time for your family? Why is it important to spend quality time with your loved ones? According to time management expert Laura Vanderkam, you should prioritize spending time with your loved ones by intentionally scheduling it in advance. Unless you schedule dedicated time to your relationships, you’ll likely prioritize more urgent activities and thus only spend your leftover time with your loved ones. Here are some tips on how you can spend more time with your loved ones.
How does culture influence who you are? How does it impact your goals and your behaviors? Sometimes your environment can make it hard for you to be yourself. Culture places certain expectations on people, and it can be difficult to stay true to what you really want and who you really are. Keep reading to understand how it can be easy to lose yourself amid cultural pressures.
Does bitcoin have the potential to become the new monetary standard? What are the benefits of bitcoin over fiat? According to economist Saifedean Ammous, there are two properties that determine how suitable something is for use as money: ‘salability’ and ‘hardness,’ and bitcoin has both of them. Then there’s the issue of trust in the payer: The form of money can influence the likelihood of a transaction failing due to nonpayment. We’ll discuss each of these factors, in turn, to show why Ammous thinks bitcoin makes good money.