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Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts The future of mankind: 5 of 26

"Prediction is difficult, especially about the future." Said by the great physicist Niels Bohr, these words should inspire humility in anyone who hopes to foretell the events of tomorrow. Too many prominent columnists and academics make overconfident predictions after analyzing only one or two aspects of a situation. Thinker...
Arts & Humanities > Language Learning Tips The best techniques for learning languages: 7 of 15

Learning another language is a great way to broaden your horizons. Traveling to foreign countries is always fun, and it's always nice to be able to read a classic book in the language it was originally written in. There are three things you need to focus on when learning a new language: vocabulary, structure, and colloquial ...
Education > College Life How to choose a college major: 20 of 27

It's very common for people to end up in a career unrelated to their major in college. In fact, the average person changes jobs six times over the course of their career. Given this, there are two things you should keep in mind. First, a lot of the value of a college degree is in signalling intelligence and ability to do har...
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Money market: Investing advice: 4 of 4

Money market: Investing advice There are two challenges that every investor faces. The first challenge is to hold onto what you have. This isn't as simple as it sounds. If you were to just put your money in a box in the basement, you would lose three or four percent every year from inflation. And if you invest your money in ...