Category: Society
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Loose Cultures and Tight Cultures
Great discussion about the spectrum of social cultures. And how they can be ‘tight’ or ‘loose’. More importantly, what are the pros and cons of each, and when does a specific culture type make an exception.
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Your Mood Determines What You Will Do
The Wall Street Journal published a compelling idea backed but by research that indicates you are controlled to some degree by your mood. Meaning the choices you take, and the decisions you make.
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You Can’t Prove Everything That’s True
It’s a lot to wade through for a casual video. But it’s worth it for a big reveal at the end.
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The Danger of Conspiracy Theory
A recent article on The Richard Dawkins Foundation gave a few examples of conspiracy theories that were entirely made-up and had very real consequences. In 2013, a report from the World Economic Forum suggested that online misinformation represents a significant risk to modern society. Normally, we casually dismiss alternative explanations for things that are not…
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UBI is Personal Venture Capital Investment in You
For decades the Tech industry, and society, has embraced the concept of venture capital funding. Where early investors provide funding and management knowledge and resources to grow a promising idea. A “startup” in other words.
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It’s In The Eyes
Engadget published a great article on the psychology around putting eyes on a tip jar. Fascinating that we instinctively respond more favorable to things that we perceive has having a “face”.