Some people believe automation will give people the opportunity to spend more time on arts, sciences, inventions, and generally enjoying the world we live in. Others aren’t so sure.
Category: Psychology
Helicopter Parents
Helicopter parenting seems to be a reasonable approach in an environment of great inequality. Although you have to wonder about the long term effect on the kids.
Working at Home
There are advantages to working from home, but also disadvantages.
Vested Interests
We complain that our governments are not doing enough to solve future problems, but most of us aren’t doing much about our own individual future problems.
The Benefits of Capitalism
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.
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.
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