Sociology
Why is life expectancy in the US lower than in other rich countries?
Why do Americans have a lower life expectancy than people in other rich countries, despite paying so much more for health care? The short summary of what I will discuss below is that Americans suffer higher death rates from smoking, obesity, homicides, opioid overdoses, suicides, road accidents, and infant deaths. In addition to this, deeper…
Read MoreTikTok’s plan to not screw up midterms
TikTok has struggled with election misinformation in the US and other countries, but it hopes to better protect users during the upcoming midterms through: Improved labeling on political videos that people can use to access an “Elections Center” with authoritative sources in 45+ languages. Strong enforcement of its paid political ad ban, even for videos influencers make on behalf…
Read MoreWho do we spend time with across our lifetime?
Who we spend time with evolves across our lifetimes. In adolescence we spend the most time with our parents, siblings, and friends; as we enter adulthood we spend more time with our co-workers, partners, and children; and in our later years we spend an increasing amount of time alone. But this doesn’t necessarily mean we…
Read MoreThe will to fight Throughout history, the most effective combatants have powered to victory on commitment to core values and collective resolve
Throughout history, the most effective combatants, revolutionaries and insurgents have been ‘devoted actors’ fused together by dedication to non-negotiable ‘sacred values’ such as God, country or liberty. Military incursions nearly always plan for maximum force at the beginning to ensure victory. But if defenders resist, or are allowed to recoup, then the advantage often shifts to those…
Read More11 FACTS ABOUT LEGENDARY VIKING WARRIOR RAGNAR LOTHBROK
A popular character from Sky HISTORY’s hit show Vikings, Ragnar Lothbrok was originally a legendary hero and king of Norse sagas. Known for his countless raids of the British Isles, fearless leadership, and legendary sons whose own epic sagas have immortalised them in Norse legends, Ragnar’s adventures have captivated audiences across centuries. However, despite the popularity of…
Read MoreWhere Food Imports Are Affected in the Ukraine Crisis
A first grain freighter left the Ukrainian port of Odessa on Monday after crucial food exports out of the country had stalled for months due to the Russian war in the country. According to the Food & Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker by the International Food Policy Research Institute, 20 countries in the world are currently banning the export of…
Read MoreDavos 2022 – what just happened? 9 things to know
Davos 2022 was a meeting of many firsts. Our first Annual Meeting in the Alpine spring, the first physical one since the outbreak of COVID-19, the first since the invasion of Ukraine, and the first meeting of global climate leaders since COP26. If you’ve missed anything, here are 9 quick takeaways. 1. The war in…
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