THE SECRET TO LIVING LONGER MAY BE YOUR SOCIAL LIFE | SUSAN PINKER
Remember the old question of “Nature vs. Nurture”? A wonderful talk about how the social conditions in which we live materially affect the longevity of our lives. How large is the gap between the insights presented in this talk and the social conditions of your own lives? What takeaways can you extract from this interesting […]
HOW YOUR BRAIN CAN TURN ANXIETY INTO CALMNESS
As someone who has lived with high levels of anxiety most of my life, I found this talk to be riveting and hopeful. Another example of gaining deeper understanding into ourselves and how our “operating system” works and allowing ourselves a greater chance of being effective captains of our own boats in this life. Also […]
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The Code Of Trust – An American Counterintelligence Expert’s Five Rules To Lead And Succeed
Inspiring trust is at the base of all human interactions Get it from amazon.com
Facts Don’t Change People’s Minds. Here’s What Does
In a way, many of us know this deep in our gut – but reading this article really brings the idea home. Truth is important. Fact and evidence driven decision making is something worth aspiring to. But understanding human nature and how our brain works is just as important. Especially if you’re interested in enhancing […]
The Debunking Handbook
This great handbook explores the surprising fact that debunking myths can sometimes reinforce the myth in peoples’ minds. Communicators need to be aware of the various backfire effects and how to avoid them. Buy it on Amazon.com
What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How To Get Ahead In A World Of Ai, Algorithms, Bots, And Big Data
The Digital Revolution (also named “The Fourth Industrial Revolution”) is upon us, and one of its attributes is an ever-faster rate of change. New paradigms are forming around us at an unprecedented rate and the human mind, as well as society at large, is finding it harder and harder to keep up with, and properly […]
