Posts by Marcellino Nehme
Every Bear Market is Different
It’s official: the Bear Market of 2022. The S&P 500 has now fallen 20.9% from its high in early January, the largest decline for the index since March 2020. The question everyone’s asking: what happens next? To answer that, we often look back at history, attempting to find parallels with the past. But even a…
Read MoreWhat is the circular economy and why does it matter?
In a circular economy, things are made and consumed in a way that minimizes our use of the world’s resources, cuts waste and reduces carbon emissions. Products are kept in use for as long as possible, through repairing, recycling and redesign – so they can be used again and again. At the end of a…
Read MoreStanford Neuroscientist: How to Train Your Self-Control So You Don’t Mess Up Your Life
Within a part of the brain called the basal ganglia we all have two important circuits, Huberman explains. One is the “go-function,” which, as the name implies, works to propel us into action. Whether you want to pick up a glass of water or train for a triathlon, you’ll need your go-function to start. But…
Read MoreHow AI and video are redefining talent recruitment
While there’s a vast amount of data available for HR and talent analytics today, most organizations are still not reaping the benefits of their analytics investments. Gartner reports that just 21% of HR leaders use data to “shape talent acquisition and recruiting strategies, improve employee engagement and inform other business decisions.” Myinterview believe the traditional CV is fast becoming…
Read MoreAdding years to life and life to years
Despite dramatic advancements in prolonging and improving life over the past century (with average life expectancy climbing from 54 years in 1960 to 73 years at latest estimates)—ranging from reduced infant mortality rates to the unprecedented speed and scale of COVID-19-vaccine development—consider that the share of lives spent in poor health has not substantially diminished…
Read MoreSIG Sauer Wins US Army Next Generation Squad Weapon Contract
We, here at TFB, have been closely following the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program since it began back in 2018. Today, it has been announced that SIG Sauer have won the contract to provide both the NGSW-Rifle and NGSW-Automatic Rifle. An initial delivery order contract worth $20.4 million has been awarded. SIG’s MCX 6.8 Spear…
Read More24 cognitive biases that are warping your perception of reality
The human brain is wired in a way which makes objective thinking difficult. This makes us prone to bias. There are more than 180 cognitive biases which affect how we process information, 24 of which are explored in the infographic below. While there is no easy fix for overcoming these biases, we can increase our…
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