Western philosophy typically conceptualizes the self as a stable, controlling entity, comparable to a pilot, while Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism argue that the self is an illusion, a byproduct of our thought processes. Read more in Big Think Eastern…
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Twenty of the 25 cities with the best work-life balance fall in Europe. The diverse range of cultures and lifestyles in these cities offers its residents a balance between work and personal life. Find out more in Visual Capitalist The…
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Khosla, former president of Mondelez International, says that anyone looking to bolster their leadership skills should think strategically about how to prepare themselves for new opportunities without burning themselves out. Read more in Kellogg Insight 5 Tips for Growing as…
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While much of this growth has been concentrated in China and India, researchers expect the next wave of growth to occur in Africa. At the opposite end of this spectrum are a number of countries that appear to be shrinking from…
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Only 8% of the world’s population actually lives in a full, functioning democracy, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).Meanwhile, another 37% of people live in some type of “flawed democracy”, while 55% of the world does not live in…
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The next billion workers: how can countries attract the global workforce of the future? By Johann Harnoss, Janina Kugel, Marley Finley
17 May 2023Views: 105By 2040, the supply of international talent will reach an all-time high, but it will be found in new places.Immigration is fundamental to the success of many of the world’s largest economies Government leaders must prepare now to attract the…
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Why do high IQ people stagnate in their careers? Emotional intelligence By Kevin Dickinson
10 May 2023Views: 186Popular perception is that raw intelligence makes people successful or not. But research suggests that emotional intelligence may be what differentiates star performers. Read more in Big think Why do high IQ people stagnate in their careers? Emotional intelligence By…
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Did you know that over two-thirds of national crops originated from somewhere else?Humans have been selecting and growing crops for specific traits since the origins of agriculture some 10,000 years ago, shaping where and what crops are grown today. Read…
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De-Dollarization: More Countries Seek Alternatives to the U.S. Dollar By Bruno Venditti
27 April 2023Views: 152This graphic catalogs the rise of the U.S. dollar as the dominant international reserve currency, and the recent efforts by various nations to de-dollarize and reduce their dependence on the U.S. financial system. Read more in Visual Capitalist De-Dollarization: More…
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As far back as the 2nd century BCE, ancient guide books and poems were being written by Greeks that had toured the extent of Alexander the Great’s kingdoms, giving us the original “seven wonders of the world” from the Hellenistic…