The Russian-American author of Lolita wrote constantly on themes of oppression, subversion, and tyranny.
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You exist within dozens of social and professional ecosystems. Lasting success in both realms depends on your ability to foster these ecosystems and build connections between them.
Losing your job isn’t always a shocker. If the warning bells are ringing and you think you might be laid off, be sure to plan the next stage of your life as soon as possible.
Every three years, the Rhode Island Foundation gives out several $300,000 grants to “innovation fellows” who need a jolt of cash to test their bold ideas. The inaugural class wraps up their fellowships this week.
Big Think expert Nicholas Negroponte believes that access to education is a human right. He also believes that the internet is integral to a 21st century education. Therefore, access to the internet is a human right.
A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that investigators who set up fake social media profiles to investigate a jewelry thief did not need a warrant because the thief had accepted their requests to connect.
Gratitude is a gift that keeps on giving. As a parent, try and encourage your children to practice being thankful throughout all stages of their development.
New evidence discovered by neuro-researchers contradicts the long-held belief that memories are stored in brain synapses. The findings could spark treatments to help sufferers of dementia regain what’s been lost.
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
A group of psychologists are trying to give order to the creative process, presenting an “integrative model of creativity that includes personality traits and cognitive processes.”
It’s a choice you re-make every day, and — just like love — you can’t fake it. “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” –Wayne Dyer I […]
Time out of the sun and covering up when you’re on the beach is still the best way reduce your risk of skin cancer, but researchers suggest pain relievers may help as well.
Former NATO head Anders Fogh Rasmussen comments on the consequences of climate change in the Arctic and why geopolitical tensions are growing in the region.
Recent research indicates that humans under stress may exert and unnecessary amount of effort in order to get what they want. But they’ll feel no more pleasure from the reward than someone not under strain.
Our modern lifestyles are so different from our hunter-gatherer ancestors, but our cushy way of life may be causing our bones to break for lack of activity.
If your Christmas loot includes new computers, devices, or other gadgets, it’s important not to indiscriminately toss their predecessors in the wastebin.
In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a strangely ubiquitous pattern: an obsession with what I would call “advanced features”, and a nearly complete disregard of what I would consider […]
The longer you wait to use a gift card, the less you’ll get for your gift-giver’s original investment. Plus, the longer you put off redemption the more likely you are to never use the card at all.
How do you live a debt-free life? First, you need to adopt the habits associated with smart fiscal living and cease with the unsustainable behaviors.
A digital marketing manager who got to watch NASA’s recent Orion launch on location shares her observations on what NASA could teach those planning a social media campaign.
It’s that time of year again: the moment you can change your life for the better. But promising to ourselves that we’ll do something specific in the future is no […]
The roots of the word “Christmas” involve two kinds of liberation (of and from the masses).
“I am utterly convinced that Science and Peace will triumph over Ignorance and War, that nations will eventually unite not to destroy but to edify, and that the future will belong to those who have done the most for the sake of suffering humanity.”
Every year, a team of volunteers at NORAD tracks Santa online while answering phone calls and e-mails from kids across North America.
Create more effective resolutions by assessing places in your life for growth while not striving to put unwieldy expectation upon yourself.
People want to have their cake and eat it, too. But the truth is even if that cake is full of artificial sweeteners, it’s still not good for you.
Light up your holidays with the greatest natural show the sky has to offer! “Bethany: Is your house on fire, Clark?Clark: No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.”–National Lampoon’s […]
The holidays are about celebrating with family and loved ones. So, during this time do we pocket our devices and untether ourselves from the web? No, data reveals that our internet usage actually spikes.
For Chinese restaurants Christmas is their Superbowl Sunday. But how did Chinese food become a staple of the holidays for some?
How often does a CEO directly and publicly address organizational politics? How many compose a list of the worst forms or could even identify them?