Things You Should Know

Be careful with who you let around you. Your success, personality, and outlook might depend on it. 

Pros and cons of social media for young adults 

What if the commonly accepted narratives about the foundation of civilization are all wrong? Drawing on groundbreaking research, archaeologist David Wengrow challenges traditional thinking about the social evolution of humanity -- from the invention of agriculture to the formation of cities and class systems -- and explains how rethinking history can radically change our perspective on inequality...

Tips on how to deal with bad managers that you should know 

If you are also in the housing market, you might be experiencing this too. 

Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who studied how the past influences our present thoughts and behaviors. In an entertaining talk, she shows how you can use an anthropological outlook to see the world with fresh eyes -- and welcome new and different cultural truths into your life.

I used to think work is about having the best ideas, best approaches, and being a powerhouse in execution.. but I realized none of that matters - here is what I learned matters most. 

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Causal episode, no topic? Let’s hang

Should you save or spend your money? Let's talk 

Sometimes people will want you to fail. Why you should not take it to heart. 

As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of large social media platforms, allowing creators to more freely distribute their work and connect with their audiences. He expla...

If you think/know you are a workaholic, this is for you 

Mothers day special 

Can you ever get too used to being single where you do not care to be in a relationship again?

How do we define worth in society, and who gets status? Sociologist Michele Lamont studies these questions and investigates ways to broaden the circle of recognition and fight the harm of social stigmatization. She lays out the steps needed to make more inclusive societies -- and it all starts by expanding our idea of who matters.

Here are the top things that often change when you are in your 30s - I noticed these almost right away in my 30s! 

Friendships could look much different when you are in your 30s

People are now more open to getting married for reasons that have almost nothing to do with love - and let's talk about if this is a good or bad thing. 

At work, we often wear people say we gotta fake it til we make it - are you experiencing this? Let's talk about the stereotypes and the stress that comes with it. 

After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this conversational and at times humorous reflection, Williams offers her perspective on the everyday experiences lost, gained and once taken for granted in her journey of trans womanhood.

Have you watched the new Netflix movie called 'The Platform'? if not, you should, it makes you think twice about what are we doing to ourselves. 

"Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism," says editor and author Kevin Kelly, who believes that we have a moral obligation to be optimistic. Tracing humanity's progress throughout history, he's observed that a positive outlook helps us solve problems and empowers us to forge a path forward. In this illuminating talk, he shares three reasons for optimism during chal...

We hear people ask, 'what is your passion?' a lot, but do we need to know or care about having a passion? Let's talk about why you should and how it can benefit you. 

"It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other," says essayist and intersectional justice advocate Jimmie Briggs. In this call to action for gender equity, he unpacks how traditional notions of masculinity harm society and offers three ways men can help promote personal safety, dignity and empowerment for all.