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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 2 of 230
The reality of choices is that they often do not appear to be bad choices at the time. Once the choice is made, the circumstances of the situation can sometimes make the result less than favorable. Of course, sometimes we could have anticipated this, but instead we choose to make the choice anyway. Here are a few reasons tha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why it's better to give than receive: 2 of 37
It is, I suppose, am oversimplification to answer this topic with "it just is". That also doesn't give a good explanation, but when I think about giving, I remember how much has been given freely to me. And, I know how much that has meant to me and how much it has shaped my life. Therefore, I can say with complete confidence... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How to create an atmosphere of accountability: 1 of 15
We have started to have a love affair with this word in our modern society. The problem is, we don't really know how to implement it without infringing on people's freedom to make choices. The business world really likes this word as well, as in, "we need to hold people more accountable". Unfortunately, when business manager... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Would you rather be born rich or intelligent?: 9 of 70
Money cannot buy happiness, as the cliche says. Also, money can be taken away. Intelligence on the other hand, is more difficult to remove. Intelligence doesn't guarantee smart behavior, and it doesn't guarantee success, happiness, or wealth. However, intelligence provides the possibility and the opportunity to succeed and d... More..
Society & Lifestyle > European Culture During the last census in the UK, many people stated they were of 'jedi' religion. Was this stupid?: 2 of 11
I often tell people that nothing in the world surprises me anymore. I may not like certain things that happen, but my experience is that humanity is pretty much capable of anything. Therefore, the fact that a number of people in the United Kingdom indicated their religious preference to be "Jedi" is hardly surprising. The Je... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Homelessness is caused by laziness: 5 of 26
Our human nature causes us to ask questions, so that we can better understand life. With our modern tool of "science" we attempt to use our knowledge to figure out patterns, so that we can draw conclusions with more credence. However, this can be a double-edged sword because sometimes we take a piece of data and run with it ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 50 of 236
One could argue that the reasons that we make mistakes are almost infinite, and yet they can probably be summarized in a couple of different categories. Much of ones analysis of human mistakes is affected by viewpoints on humanity. Specifically, if one views people as inherently good versus inherently evil, the attitude towa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people seem to care so much about looks: 5 of 22
Thankfully, I don't ever have to brush or comb my hair. Granted, it is about a half-inch long so there isn't exactly much to style. But, I have it that short for a reason. I don't have the patience or time to spend grooming myself every day. Some people, on the other hand, spend a great deal of time on their personal appeara... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Which would you rather have: Courage or wisdom?: 18 of 53
The concept of "wisdom" is often about decision-making and knowing how to best approach the situation. It also has to do with understanding the ramifications of life decisions and how they will affect both those involved and the broader world. Wise people are typically able to manage themselves and their emotions which again... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Stereotypical images in the entertainment media that perpetuate racist thought: 1 of 2
"Racist thought" is a rather broad category, but for the most part it refers to anything that is automatically associated with a racial or ethnic group. Unfortunately, this association is often cast in a negative light, which leads to distrust, tension, and sometimes aggression between two groups. Hollywood does play a role ... More..