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Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency? Consider These Risks

Should you invest in cryptocurrency in 2022? Which currencies are outperforming the others? What are the risks and benefits of investing? The cryptocurrency industry is large enough now that major investors take it seriously. But, before it becomes truly mainstream, it’ll need to address some basic problems that pose risks to the industry. Keep reading for an overview of the industry to help you decide if it’s worth investing in cryptocurrency.

Humility and Kindness: Following the Stoic Path to Wisdom

How does pride relate to suffering? Why should you be kind to others? In The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman explain that the Stoic philosophers advocated humility and kindness. The Stoics saw these qualities as a key to living wisely, which they believed was required for life’s ultimate goal—living virtuously. Continue reading to understand why the Stoics valued humility and kindness.

What Can Local Governments Do About Climate Change?

Should local governments get involved in addressing climate change? What can local municipalities do to curb CO2 emissions? When it comes to addressing climate change, local governments have more power to help curb CO2 emissions than individuals because of their ability to influence markets. Therefore, they should support green products or companies whenever possible. Here’s how local governments can help fight climate change, according to Bill Gates.

How to Give a Woman an Orgasm: Techniques & Tips

Want to know how to give a woman an orgasm? What makes women feel aroused? In She Comes First, Clinical Sexologist Ian Kerner answers what gives women orgasms: cunnilingus. He lays out techniques that will help make a woman’s experience in bed more fun and enjoyable. Continue reading to learn how to give a woman an orgasm.

Expanding Access to College: A Three-Tiered Solution

Who has access to college in America? How might that access be expanded? In Excellent Sheep, author and former Yale professor William Deresiewicz makes the case that elite colleges and universities in the U.S. are selective to the point of detriment. He explains how the government, schools, and parents can collectively overhaul U.S. higher education to alleviate the problem. Continue reading to learn Deresiewicz’s proposed solution.

Going Back to the Office: 3 Tips for Employers

How can employers help with workers going back to the office? What are the best tips for easing the transition? As the pandemic draws to a close, businesses are eager to bring employees back into the office. Most employers recognize, however, that hybrid models are likely here to stay in some capacity. Read on for three practical tips for employers facing a transition period as workers begin going back to the office.

Why Surveillance Capitalism Is Google’s Brainchild

What is surveillance capitalism? What role did Google play in its creation? What are the consequences? According to author Shoshana Zuboff’s explanation of surveillance capitalism, Google’s development of targeted advertising and data predictions played a major role in its creation. Zuboff claims that Google now holds a dangerously powerful position in surveillance capitalism and our rights to privacy. Read on to learn the connection between Google, surveillance capitalism, and advertising, according to Zuboff.

Regulation of Cryptocurrency: Why Are Lawmakers Wary?

Why are some lawmakers nervous about the regulation of cryptocurrency? What risks does the crypto industry create? The explosive growth of cryptocurrencies is attracting the attention of regulators who range from wary to enthusiastic about the industry. Cautious lawmakers worry about crypto’s potential for criminality and its susceptibility to cyberattacks. Keep reading for a brief overview of where lawmakers currently stand on cryptocurrency regulation.

Who Has Long-Term Unemployment Hurt the Most?

What does long-term unemployment (LTU) mean? What are the risks of LTU? Which workers have been affected the most? A year after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic and the economy ground to a halt, 4.1 million workers fell into long-term unemployment—unemployment for six or more months. Workers experiencing LTU are finding it increasingly more difficult to rejoin the workforce. Read on to learn how long-term unemployment is harming workers post-Covid.

The Brain Reward System and Addiction: Are We Wired to Overindulge?

What’s the connection between your brain’s reward system and addiction? How do experts explain the neuroscience of addiction? In Dopamine Nation, author Anna Lembke explores what causes addictive behaviors and how you can take back control. Lembke further explains both the neurological and emotional causes of the addiction cycle and overindulgence. Read on to learn about your brain’s reward system and addiction, according to Lembke.