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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS EDITOR'S PICK MONEY & FINANCE The Fundamental Purpose Of Money Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Imagine a world without money. With no way to buy stuff, you might need to produce everything you wear, eat or use unless you could figure out how to swap some of the things you made for other items. Just making a chicken sandwich would require spending months raising hens and growing your own lettuce […]
EDITOR'S PICK PSYCHOLOGY & WELLNESS SCIENCE Exploring Mandela Effect: The Mystery Of Shared False Memories Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Imagine the Monopoly Man. Is he wearing a monocle or not? If you pictured the character from the popular board game wearing one, you’d be wrong. In fact, he has never worn one. If you’re surprised by this, you’re not alone. Many people possess the same false memory of this character. This phenomenon takes place for […]
EDITOR'S PICK SCIENCE Do Scientific Facts Last Forever? Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Astronomers once believed the Sun revolved around the Earth. In the 19th century, scientists thought the shape of a person’s skull could reveal their mental strengths or weaknesses. And in the 20th century, many scientists fiercely opposed the idea that continents drift. All views that have since been completely overturned. So can we trust the scientific […]
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS EDITOR'S PICK STRATEGY Royal Entrepreneur: How Queen Elizabeth Made The British Monarchy Into A Global Brand Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Queen Elizabeth II was not just a monarch, she represented a global brand. And for the past seven decades, this brand has to some extent defined and promoted the British nation around the world. Brands are important corporate (or in this case national) assetsthat can burnish a company’s profile and meaningfully differentiate it from other businesses. […]
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS EDITOR'S PICK Ads Are Coming To Netflix Soon: The Implications For The Streaming Industry Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Ads are coming to Netflix, perhaps even sooner than anticipated. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Netflix has moved up the launch of their ad-supported subscription tier to November. The Sydney Morning Herald, meanwhile, is reporting that Australia is amongst the first countries likely to experience ads on Netflix later this year. Netflix first announced they would introduce […]
EDITOR'S PICK PSYCHOLOGY & WELLNESS How To Disagree Without Making Enemies Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Have you ever been mocked or abused for your views on COVID? If so, you’re not alone. Anyone wishing to engage in an open dialogue surrounding the pandemic can often encounter a hostile climate, especially online. This extreme polarisation around COVID reflects a broader “culture war” in society, where disagreements on political, cultural and social […]
EDITOR'S PICK POLITICS SOCIOLOGY How Did Patriarchy Start? Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The patriarchy, having been somewhat in retreat in parts of the world, is back in our faces . In Afghanistan, the Taliban once again prowl the streets more concerned with keeping women at home and in strict dress code than with the impending collapse of the country into famine. And on another continent, parts of […]
CULTURE EDITOR'S PICK POLITICS The Significance Of The Queen’s Funeral Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Great royal events in the United Kingdom are often a mix of old and new, and the commemoration and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be no exception. While there will be several strikingly new features, the seemingly traditional elements are not as old as they may appear. While some newer elements are revivals from […]
EDITOR'S PICK PHILOSOPHY PSYCHOLOGY & WELLNESS How Pessimism Is Human Nature Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked In today’s society, being happy and having an optimistic attitude are social expectations that weigh heavily on how we live and the choices we make. Some psychologists have pointed out how happiness has evolved into an industry. In turn, this has created what I call a happiness imperative, the social expectation that we should all aspire to […]
EDITOR'S PICK TECHNOLOGY 5 Challenges Of Education In The Metaverse Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked More and more colleges are becoming “metaversities,” taking their physical campuses into a virtual online world, often called the “metaverse.” One initiative has 10 U.S. universities and colleges working with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and virtual reality company VictoryXR to create 3D online replicas – sometimes called “digital twins” – of their campuses that are […]
CALLUM CONNECTS INTERVIEWS Cathy Nesbitt – Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked This article was originally published here: Cathy Nesbitt – Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters Cathy Nesbitt environmental beliefs led her to start a worm business but her major focus now is improving people’s lives through laughter. What’s your story? I am a Health and Wellness Advocate. Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters […]
EDITOR'S PICK TECHNOLOGY What Is Proof-Of-Stake? Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Proof-of-stake is a mechanism for achieving consensus on a blockchain. Blockchain is a technology that records transactions that can’t be deleted or altered. It’s a decentralized database, or ledger, that is under no one person or organization’s control. Since no one controls the database, consensus mechanisms, such as proof-of-stake, are needed to coordinate the operation […]
