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"No one's idea of excellence in conduct," Mill wrote, "is that people should do absolutely nothing but copy one another."
The first study to examine the wearable technology as a road distraction found that it's still dangerous to text while driving even if you're not holding a phone.
Paul Taylor is the executive vice-president of special projects at the Pew Research Center and author of the book The Next America. An expert in demographic, social and generational research, Taylor recently visited Big Think to discuss the millennial generation.
The harmful baggage attached to the term “feminism” over the years came into the spotlight again on Sunday, as the acclaimed young actor Emma Watson spoke at the United Nations’ […]
Renowned travel writer Rick Steves, an evangelist for budget-conscious vacationing, supports paying a little extra for the best hotel, transit, and local knowledge.
As public subsidies for higher education dwindle, universities and colleges need to realize that their greed is causing a drain on the millennial generation and middle class.
"Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors."
"The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil."
Perri Gorman has founded two successful tech startups even though she can't code. She considers herself more of a "product CEO" than a "non-technical CEO."
Kick out the French, send over colonists, break the three 'doors' to the outside world
Kluger discusses why narcissists excel in politics and rates the narcissism of those who have called the White House home.
Networking and mentorship are important tools for building your career. Each requires its own unique brand of initiative. To find a mentor, you first need to demonstrate that you'd be a good mentee.
How the demons and angels of our greatest minds advanced science. Image credit: Luis Royo Fantasy Art, via Photobucket user mikenolan78. When most people think of Einstein, they think of […]
"Think not the bigotry of another is any excuse for your own."
-John Wesley, English preacher and co-founder of the Methodist movement
When did HR departments become almost categorically dedicated to compliance? Human Resources needs to serve the function of its name: be a resource for employees.
Beyond our own galaxy, this ancient relic holds a key to our cannibalistic past. Image credit: NASA / Hubble / Wikisky. “A hungry man can’t see right or wrong. He […]
According to tech columnist Dan Tynan, embracing technology helps the elderly lead fuller lives. The best way to help seniors adopt new gadgets is to sell them on their relevant benefits.
While 21st century etiquette maintains that you should be nice to everyone, there are fuzzy spots that can be difficult to navigate due to past expectations for how men should treat women. The best thing to remember: modern chivalry isn't much more than common sense plus common courtesy.
Waiting at a traffic light to cross the street is boring and annoying, especially when there are no cars and you’re in a rush. This is why a lot of […]