May 8Member-onlyClimate Change: EU’s Bold Deforestation Regulation Challenges the Status Quo18 Months to Adapt or Face Penalties — Addressing climate change requires regulations and technological advancements. Although there is some debate surrounding the exact number, the fact remains that clearing and burning tropical forests is responsible for around 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. There was some positive development recently as the EU Parliament approved a new…Climate Change5 min readClimate Change5 min read
Published inEquality Includes You·May 8Member-onlyGendered Expectations: How Workplace Bias Undermines The Good Guys and Hinders Progress On Gender EqualityAn article from Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/2018/10/how-men-get-penalized-for-straying-from-masculine-norms) discusses how male workers face adverse outcomes when they deviate from traditional masculine norms in the workplace. The authors emphasize that men who display behaviors or take on roles typically associated with femininity may face criticism and consequences, such as being viewed as…Gender7 min readGender7 min read
May 6Member-onlyUnlock the Power of SilenceHow the End of the Pandemic Reveals Our Deep-Rooted Need for Stillness and Serenity — The World Health Organization announced the end of the global Covid-19 emergency. For urban residents, this is unsurprising. The streets are once again filled with activity as we visit our favorite places. The previously empty streets are now bustling with people, with many complaining about the increasingly warm weather. …Silence6 min readSilence6 min read
Apr 24Member-onlyHow to Survive the Hottest Year in Recorded HistoryCoping Strategies to Combat Extreme Heat Waves — Note: Post has been edited, largely for grammar, using Chat GPT. Based on OpenAI’s classifier, the text is consider to be very unlikely AI-generated. In David Foster Wallace’s parable [FN1], young fish struggle to perceive water — the same stuff that they swim in. …Climate Change6 min readClimate Change6 min read
Mar 25Member-onlyOnline Productivity Hacks for ADHDADHD makes you more vulnerable online but here are some tips to become more productive — People with ADHD should navigate the Internet with care and self restraint. From the thrill of gambling to the temptation of pornography, from the siren call of online gaming to the endless scroll of social media, people with ADHD must tread carefully. I have always felt this keenly. Driven by…Adhd4 min readAdhd4 min read
Jan 28Member-onlyResisting Cognitive Decline: Maximizing Potential in the Face of AgeismWhy we should resist age-related cognitive decline and how to do so through exercise, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle.” — Note: This post was edited for brevity and grammar using ChatGPT. The title was suggested by ChatGPT as well. It is time for her to retire,” said one colleague to another. The other replied, “Yes, Diana really tests my patience.” “She is just dumb,” added another. …Aging3 min readAging3 min read
Jan 28Member-onlyThe Night Owl’s Guide to Thriving in an Industrial SocietyFrom sleep deprivation to social isolation: Overcoming the challenges of being a night owl in today’s world — As the clock strikes 11 PM, the world begins to slow down and the weight of silence descends. For me, this is a moment that I look forward to, as it signals the arrival of the night. The cooler, crisper air sharpens my senses and I am able to clear…Sleep4 min readSleep4 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyChatGPT and Generative AI: The Oracle and Fountainhead of the Digital AgeAn AI-generated explosion of creative expression and what it means for us As we examine the current state of technology, it becomes clear that ChatGPT and other generative AI tools represent a significant shift in how we access and process information. Much like the oracles of ancient Greece, ChatGPT, along…ChatGPT7 min readChatGPT7 min read
Jan 16Member-onlyThere are Many Problems with Technology, But The Backlash Against Technology Is MisguidedInequality Over the holidays, I rediscovered podcasts and, along with millions of podcast listeners, enjoyed multiple well-produced shows. It struck me that the reach of certain shows is amplified. …Technology9 min readTechnology9 min read
Dec 31, 2022Member-onlyPeople Have Fallen Out of Love with AuthoritarianismLiberalism creeps back — Trump’s supporters attacked the United States Capitol to stop the process of formalizing the victory of President Biden. Supporters of Bolsonaro tried to set off a bomb to disrupt the inauguration of president-elect Lula da Silva. While both failed, those violent attempts hint at the criminal and psychopathic elements within…Liberalism4 min readLiberalism4 min read
