Will Inflation Go Back Down? Economists Warn of Vicious Cycle

Will Inflation Go Back Down? Economists Warn of Vicious Cycle

Will inflation go back down eventually? What’s causing it to rise? When do economists predict it will end? Until recently, many felt inflation would relax once the pandemic-induced supply and demand imbalances aligned. But some now acknowledge that even if inflation is caused by the pandemic, the pandemic is nowhere near over—and neither is inflation. Read on to learn if inflation will go back down soon or, if not, how long it will last.

Why We Shouldn’t Shy Away From Talking About Death

Why We Shouldn’t Shy Away From Talking About Death

Why is death such a taboo topic? How does talking about dying help us make peace with our mortality? According to Atul Gawande, we can greatly improve our experience of mortality by talking about death more openly. We tend to avoid these conversations, but that leaves us ill-prepared to deal with the challenges aging and dying present.  Here’s why we shouldn’t shy away from talking about death, according to Atul Gawande.

Selfless Leadership: Team Success Over Personal Glory

Selfless Leadership: Team Success Over Personal Glory

What’s more important—your team’s success or your own? At what cost will you protect your leadership position? In his book Hit Refresh, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains that a good leader prioritizes the success of the team above his own. He also discusses the importance of involving your team in decisions so that everyone has a say. Read more to learn about Nadella’s philosophy and practice of selfless leadership.

Siddhartha Mukherjee: The Future of Gene Therapy

Siddhartha Mukherjee: The Future of Gene Therapy

Can gene therapy cure any disease? How far are we from a future where gene therapy is mainstream? Scientists have already begun to explore the possibilities of gene manipulation with new technologies like stem cell research. However, progress is slow due to ethical and legal concerns, especially when it comes to modifying human genes. Keep reading to learn about the future of gene therapy.

Inversion Model: Approaching a Problem From the Other End

Inversion Model: Approaching a Problem From the Other End

What’s the inversion model of thinking? How can it help you solve tricky problems? In The Great Mental Models Volume 1, Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien present nine timeless, foundational mental models that will sharpen your thinking skills, and they explain how to develop your repertoire of models through a process of continuous learning. They include inversion as one of their mental models. Read more to learn how the inversion model can help you tackle problems in your path.

Why Can’t Businesses Find Workers, Even Now?

Why Can’t Businesses Find Workers, Even Now?

Is there a reason why businesses can’t find workers in 2022? What factors are contributing to the worker shortage? Many economists expected the labor shortage to end once unemployment benefits expired and schools reopened. Instead, it looks like the shortage is deepening. The shorter-term changes caused by Covid-19, like location mismatches and childcare issues, may still take years to resolve.  Keep reading to find out the specific reasons why businesses can’t find workers these days.