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In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, mindset plays a pivotal role in shaping our realities. How we perceive challenges, opportunities, and success often dictates how we experience life. One of the most transformative mentalities that individuals can adopt is an abundance mindset. Contrary to a scarcity mindset—rooted in fear and limitations—an abundance mindset focuses on possibilities, …
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In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our food choices, curiosity can be a powerful tool. It drives us to question, explore, and ultimately, make better decisions. But how exactly does curiosity pave the way for sustainable food choices? It’s not just about being inquisitive; it’s about challenging norms, seeking alternatives, and …
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If you have a fountain pen, you are trying to find the perfect ink for that pen. If you have many pens, you mix and match. This is a sort of art, chemistry, and something else… Why should you do it and how to do it properly? Three colors everyone needs If you have a …
The teacher-student relationship is important for the production of knowledge and for the results of the institution. Teacher and student are the two extremes of the construction of knowledge in a society. That is why it is so important that this relationship is well built and allows the student to be the protagonist of their …
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The memories of our loved ones often serve as a cornerstone in our lives, helping us navigate the complexities of our emotions and providing solace during difficult times. When someone close to us passes away, the pain of their absence can be overwhelming. Yet, there are meaningful ways to remember your loved ones that keep …
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New technologies are emerging very quickly, which is great. But without the right knowledge, the digital world can be very overwhelming and also dangerous. This is where the importance of digital literacy comes into play. Digital literacy is crucial for us adults, but even more so for young children, whose future will be largely determined …
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In February 1884, the English art critic and polymath John Ruskin took the stage at the London Institution to deliver two lectures on a topic that might have seemed unusual at the time: the weather. In his passionate speeches, titled “The Storm-Cloud of the Nineteenth Century,” Ruskin railed against a sinister “wind of darkness” and …
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As concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability grow, more people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint in everyday activities. Laundry, a routine household task, offers several opportunities to make eco-friendly choices that benefit both your clothes and the planet. From using energy-efficient appliances to selecting eco-conscious detergents, there are numerous strategies …
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The Unlikely Origins of Plant Consciousness: Fechner’s Vision In the 19th century, Gustav Theodor Fechner pioneered the idea that plants possess souls—what we might today refer to as consciousness. His groundbreaking perspective, largely overlooked, re-emerged in contemporary discussions about plant life, partly thanks to an interdisciplinary reading group I co-lead at Harvard University. Our group …
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Learning math is like playing chess. Young people do it better because they have better visuospatial intelligence. This is raw processing power, the sort of processing gamers do when playing DOTA2 or other complex real-time strategy games. Using the nootropics that help video gamers gain an extra edge may also help us. The same agents …
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