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Inspirational and brave, the Ukrainian president exhibits all seven ‘virtues’ of effective crisis leadership.
Stoic philosopher Epictetus tells us not to worry about things we can’t control, prepare for the unexpected and slow down on the judginess. This is great lockdown advice over 2,000 years later.
According to new research, individuals who take small regular doses of psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms score higher on mental health, well-being and creativity.
Several companies are trying to develop life extension methods that could enable some people to live far longer. There are some ethical dilemmas.
Speaking with: Emrys Westacott on the virtue of frugal living
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William Isdale speaks with Emrys Westacott about how living simply can bring happiness in an increasingly complex world.
It is a tall order to try to become wise. And the bad news is that it appears harder than many philosophers have thought.
Many managers say they’re uncomfortable giving negative feedback, yet employees tend to consider it helpful to improving importance. Research – and a 13th-century saying – offers some tips.
No longer dismissed as an undesirable negative trait to be avoided, humor is having a heyday among experimental psychologists.
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