Society Archives

Resisting Capitalism: The Wrong & the Right Ways to Fight Back

Are you feeling burned out? Do you sometimes feel like retreating from the world, either temporarily or permanently? In her book How to Do Nothing, Jenny Odell discusses different ways people try to resist capitalism, particularly the attention economy mindset of placing a monetary value on time and attention. She identifies the methods she believes are flawed and then shares what she thinks is a better way. Read more to learn about the wrong and right ways to resist capitalism and take back control of your life.

How the Modern Parenting Approach Fails Children & Parents

How is modern parenting missing the mark? Why do so many people treat their parenting role as a job? There’s no doubt that parenting isn’t easy. While there are many reasons why this is, The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik says that the main one is that modern society encourages parents to raise children based on what they want them to be as adults and focus less on who they are now. Let’s look at why modern parenting is failing children today.

5 How to Do Nothing Quotes From Jenny Odell (With Context)

How can you keep life’s experiences from being chaotic? What’s #NOMO? Whom do you know better—your neighbors or your Twitter followers? The perceived need to constantly be doing something is overwhelming. You might feel you have to use all your available time to advance your career or accomplish something productive. Jenny Odell says this feeling is created by broader social and economic forces. Read more for several How to Do Nothing quotes that help you understand Odell’s argument that devoting attention to “non-productive” things is a form of healing and social activism.

Collective Healing: How to Secure Humanity’s Future

Are you worried about humanity’s future? How can you participate in collective healing? With climate change and hatred infecting the world, it may feel like humanity is doomed. But The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton feels the opposite way. This is because humanity has the capability to cooperate and survive as one. Check out why collective healing is the key to our survival.

DEI Programs Are Becoming Controversial—Here’s Why

Why are DEI programs becoming controversial? Do DEI programs even work? What are the arguments being posed against them? Some states are banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and some companies face boycotts or criticism for implementing them. However, others claim that DEI programs are essential to maintaining cognitive diversity and fair practices. Below we’ll discuss arguments for and against DEI programming, and consider what might be done differently.

How Land Subsidence Is Causing Disappearing Cities

What’s causing cities to sink under their own weight? Can anything be done to save them? From New York to Jakarta, coastal cities across the globe are gradually sinking under their own weight. Experts say that left unaddressed, the problem, combined with rising sea levels and climate change, will worsen already severe flooding and eventually make coastal areas unlivable. Keep reading to learn about these disappearing cities.

Jimmy Carter & Civil Rights: Going From Silence Into the Spotlight

What was Jimmy Carter’s earliest relationship with the Black community like? How and why did his public position on segregation change over time? Biographer Jonathan Alter discusses Jimmy Carter’s civil rights history and legacy in the book His Very Best. Alter describes a man who succumbed to the social and political pressure to keep quiet about his true beliefs—but only for a while. Read on to learn about Jimmy Carter, civil rights, and this pivotal time in American history.

Hard Times Create Strong Men: Book Overview

Why does Aarnio claim that Western men are weak? How are weak men destroying society? What can men do to become stronger? In his book Hard Times Create Strong Men, Stefan Aarnio shares why Western men have grown weak and why this weakness is a problem. He also lays out his definition of a strong man and his ideas on how to be a strong man at work and in relationships. Read below for a brief Hard Times Create Strong Men book overview.

What Are Stand Your Ground Laws & Are They Still Relevant?

What are stand-your-ground laws, and should they be considered in 2023? What effect do stand-your-ground laws have on crime? Despite recent cases of homeowners shooting people who mistakenly approached their homes, Republicans are pushing for a national stand-your-ground law. This law would allow people who feel threatened to use deadly force. Below, we’ll look at the effect of such laws, already established in more than 30 states, on society and on crime rates.

History of Psychedelics: From Ancient Greece to Today

Where does the history of psychedelics begin? What did the Greeks do with psychedelics in the ancient world? Psychedelics have been around for centuries, and have cultural and healing significance in indigenous cultures. It wasn’t until the 1950s that certain psychedelics spread to American and European cultures where they were criminalized and banned. Let’s explore the rich history of psychedelics, as written in How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.