Shame is an all-purpose word these days, but how does that affect the real victims?
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Words of wisdom from 19th century Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard: “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
Two British economists argue that the plummeting birth rate combined with increased life expectancy worldwide will cause a labor shortage in the upcoming decades.
Many efforts to develop family-friendly workplaces emphasize rights and privileges for mothers. Some dads are pushing back; some even resorting to legal means.
There is a modern backlash against the pursuit of knowledge, and here is why that is absurd.
European researchers have created a virtual reality simulation where participants can give advice to themselves — as Sigmund Freud.
Europe is scrambling to find any solution besides accepting displaced people, but with 4 million refugees and growing, the problem is beyond containing it to Syria and the region.
Kids also need to be taught technology habits to get the most out of the Internet.
Futurists never imagined the humble bicycle would be the transportation trend of the 21st century. Nor that our smart devices could be making us dumber.
The Star Trek computer is close. Phasers can’t be far behind.
Both Germany and Sweden, two countries that have accepted a large proportion of asylum seekers, also have strong economies.
Obesity isn’t about an individual’s choices. It’s about the choices of a whole culture.
And out of their struggle, they made a product to help others.
The rise of China. The power of Russia. The spread of ISIS. Are Western values (i.e. democracy, human rights, and popular sovereignty) losing their influence in the world?
Late night comedians are taking on The Man like it’s their job.
Scientists weigh in on the controversy.
The lady birds in the “arranged marriage” group were less interested in hooking up with their partners, and were more likely to abandon their eggs.
Astrophysicists contemplate whether “mirror” dark matter causes cancer.
Getting past your feelings is the first step to overcoming life’s problems. Wallowing in your emotions only holds you back.
Researchers at the University College of London think they’ve found a link between human growth hormone and the development of the neurodegenerative disease.
After years of logging your likes and shares, Facebook is about to use them to create better targeted ads.
Have we learnt nothing from the racist, ineffective laws that form the basis of America’s longest war: the War on Drugs?
Why the momentum for a sassy Manhattan billionaire and the upsurge in popularity for a no-nonsense Brooklynite?
Vancouverites are in full revolt over outrageous housing costs and the foreign investors behind North America’s biggest bubble.
“We don’t want to make this; Moses is Darth Vader and Jacobs is a perfect angel from heaven.”
America’s railway infrastructure brought to you by: China.
Lying is deception. It’s also human: 60 percent of us can’t go for longer than 10 minutes without doing it.
A philosophy school with a $1 million dollar prize believes that knowledge truly is power.