What authority should government have over our actions?
The ability to interact peacefully and voluntarily provides individuals a better quality of life.
01 April, 2020
- In classical liberal philosophy, voluntary action says the scope of legitimate government authority is extremely narrow.
- While not all classical liberals agree on immigration policy, the question remains: What right does a government have to stop someone from moving to another country should they so choose?
- As an immigrant, himself, Georgetown University professor Peter Jaworski invites us to consider the freest countries in the world and examine the economic freedom and civil liberties their citizens enjoy.
How is the passion economy changing the way we look at jobs?
The rules have changed, and so have we.
31 March, 2020
- The widget economy has given way to something entirely different: the passion economy.
- Whereas the previous economy was fueled by mass production and homogeneity, growth in the passion economy involves more specialized products that less people want more intensely.
- This shift creates more dynamic, less linear career paths that evolve and change as you do. Ultimately, this will lead to more fulfilling and better paid work.
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The internet’s top 12 coronavirus-related questions, answered
Flattening the curve on panic and disinformation.
25 March, 2020
- With mixed messages coming from our leaders, Americans have turned to the internet to answer their COVID-19 questions.
- We explore the top 12 coronavirus questions, according to Google Trends.
- When seeking answers, it is important to prioritize evidence-based information from credible sources.
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Will the future be 'Mad Max' or 'Star Trek'? Coronavirus offers clues.
Jordan Hall speculates on the fate of the species.
11 March, 2020
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- Neurohacker Collective co-founder, Jordan Hall, believes we might be heading toward a "Star Trek" future, though "Mad Max" is entirely possible.
- As human systems become more complicated and interconnected, the harder they are to fix when something breaks down.
- COVID-19 offers insight into the dangers of introducing too much complexity to a globally-connected species.
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7 powerful books that bring the UN's sustainable development goals to life
Can reading increase empathy and charitable thinking?
17 February, 2020
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Reading, studies show, increases empathy and charitable thinking. Fiction has even been credited with helping readers improve their understanding of others and make changes in their own lives.
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