Capitalism has been an amazing force for good, improving the lives of people around the world. Yet there is a growing sense that capitalism in its current form works better for some people than for others.
Category: Psychology
Brexit Fantasies
A big part of the choice to leave the EU was the desire of many Brits to regain British sovereignty, for Britain to make its own decisions. But international capital is likely to have a bigger impact on British decisions than does the EU.
Staying Informed
We think we need to stay up to date and informed about the latest happenings in the world, but do we really?
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are one of the great public health achievements of modern times. Yet because we no longer know what the pre-vaccine world was like, distrust of vaccines has increased.
Health Care: Job Losses
Any change towards a Medicare-for-All type of system will lead to large job losses in the health insurance industry. But this is an issue we need to face with all job losses caused by changing conditions.
Empathy
While not everyone can truly feel the pain or joy of others, responding empathetically is a skill that can be learned.
Staving off Dementia
Dementia is a scary thing and people do brain exercises in an attempt to prevent or delay it. But it’s been shown that our brains benefit more from being with other people than doing things alone.
