Why we rewrite history, ignore facts, and build stories that protect how we feel right now, even when we know they aren’t true.
Why People Believe Things They Know Aren’t True
The Godfather Of AI Has A Message
What is the response to the millions of jobs that will disappear on account of AI? h/t Brian Clark
And what happens then?
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The key to peace of mind is to stop tying our happiness to fulfilling our desires and, instead, shift our attention to being present right now for our life as it is.
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Is AI a Treasure Chest or Pandora’s Box?
Isaac Asimov famously expressed concern that society gathers knowledge faster than wisdom, highlighting a potential imbalance in our pursuit of technological advancement.
AI presents us with opportunities and opens the door to disaster. To unlock its benefits while minimizing the risks, we must guide its development with a sense of agency.
I Should Have Seen This Coming
David Brooks writes “When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won.”
Example?
Russell Vought, Donald Trump’s budget director, sounds like he walked straight out of 1984. “When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work, because they are increasingly viewed as the villains,” he said of federal workers, speaking at an event in 2023. “We want to put them in trauma.”
This is not America. This is something different…
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Reason
Reason is no match for pain.
Anonymous
The “Why” of Happiness Is Complex; the “How” Is Easy
Random acts of kindness have specific effects on the brain that enable us to share the joy of others.
Source: The “Why” of Happiness Is Complex; the “How” Is Easy
What Phubbing Does to Your Relationships
“So you are finally seated at the table, ordered your food, and suddenly your phone buzzes. You got an email or someone mentioned you on Twitter, and you scroll through your phone, blissfully unaware of the world around you, including the person sitting across the table. You’ve just phubbed someone.
Phubbing, or phone snubbing, is a distinctly modern dilemma. It happens often, but for partners who phub, it can be a bigger problem than you might expect. Researchers at Baylor University looked at the phenomenon of phubbing and found that it can cause conflict in relationships and even lead to feelings of depression.”
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The Silent Erosion of Our Critical Thinking Skills
Overreliance on artificial intelligence may diminish critical thinking skills.
When Your Grown Child Treats You Like the Enemy
You’ve given your child everything—so why are they lashing out with criticism, blame, and resentment? Learn how to respond with grace instead of regret.
How to Stay Up in a Down World
Emotional and spiritual vibrations refer to the energetic frequencies emitted by our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual states.
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3 Myths About Self-Compassion
Practice self-compassion, and watch as it transforms your mindset, your ability to achieve your goals, and your relationships with others.
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Cats, Brain Parasites, and Unemployment
A parasitic infection transmitted to humans by cats affects billions of people and can alter their behavior. New research shows that infected people also suffer financially.
Why Do They Lie?
Research shows that those with dismissing attachment are more likely to engage in deception in romantic relationships. See how to get to the truth to avoid pain and disappointment.
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Top 3 Reasons We Stay in Toxic Relationships
Why do people stay in toxic relationships? Explore three reasons—emotional dependence, fear of being alone, and trauma bonding—in this breakdown.
Why Someone Is ALWAYS On Your Mind
Have you ever found yourself unable to shake off thoughts of a particular person? That lingering feeling, the images replaying in the mind—what does it all mean? In this intriguing video, viewers will delve into the wisdom of Carl Jung, the legendary psychologist who explored the depths of the human psyche. His insights into the connections people form with others reveal why some individuals leave an indelible mark on consciousness. This exploration will uncover the complexities of the mind and relationships. Are viewers ready to discover the reasons behind those unforgettable connections? Let’s dive in!
Ways Your Emotionally Unavailable Partner May Gaslight You
Emotional unavailability generally goes hand in hand with some form of arrested emotional development. Learn how to recognized emotional unavailability and how to deal with it.
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Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands
One of my all-time favorite April Fool’s jokes ever…
The Keys to Happiness According to the World Happiness Report
Why can’t the US get it right when it comes to happiness? The one with “all the toys” isn’t always the happiest kid on the block.
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3 Signs You Have a ‘Safe Partner’
Can you relax in your relationship, knowing your partner will always be there for you?
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
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