"Because of the digital revolution, our lives are being transformed by three grand bargains. The intellectual bargain: we have more knowledge but less capacity to concentrate and focus. The social bargain: we are much more available but much less attentive. And most importantly, the emotional bargain: we are much more connected, but much less empathetic. … Continue reading Our Technology Sickness—and How to Heal It
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Happy People Tend to Stay That Way
* “[X], were you satisfied with your life before you met [Y]?”* “[X], were you free from depression before you met [Y]?”* “[X], did you have a positive affect before you met [Y]?”Researchers have found that people who answered “yes” to questions such as these are significantly more likely to report being happy in their … Continue reading Happy People Tend to Stay That Way
Behind Every Criticism is a Wish
No. 1 Rule: Keep Your Shit to Yourself
"A day before I sent Malcolm the email saying I wanted to break up, I came across a term online: solo polyamory. It described a person who is romantically involved with many people but is not seeking a committed relationship with anyone. What makes this different from casual dating is that they’re not looking for … Continue reading No. 1 Rule: Keep Your Shit to Yourself
Brook
"The reality is that societal stigma limits young people’s ability to take control of their sexual health, enjoy healthy relationships and explore their identities.We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudices and championing equality so that all young people can lead happy, healthy lives."—https://www.brook.org.uk/ Relationship and sex education that seems inspired compared to what is … Continue reading Brook
The Evolution of Trust
"In the short run, the game defines the players. But in the long run, it's us players who define the game.So, do what you can do, to create the conditions necessary to evolve trust. Build relationships. Find win-wins. Communicate clearly.-The Evolution of Trust Really interesting explanation of game theory. Worth going through in its entirety. … Continue reading The Evolution of Trust
Older and Living Apart Together (LAT)
Open Question: Does living alone position people for having a broader social support network? "I don’t want to take care of anybody. I want to take care of me,' said Nadell, who divorced her second husband two decades ago. 'You want to be friends and get together, when I say it’s okay to get together? … Continue reading Older and Living Apart Together (LAT)
Suggestions for Good Health
Blue Zones is a good place to start. However, if I were to give advice to my younger self, I'd focus on: Sleep: Get a full night's sleep and take a midday nap for a total of eight hours.Food: Limit eating to four consecutive hours a day. Eat mostly plants. Drink powdered psyllium and water … Continue reading Suggestions for Good Health
Polyamorous Relationships
"More people than ever are pursuing polyamorous, open, or swinging relationships. With the growing number of polyamorous relationships, we need to get serious about analyzing the costs and benefits of polyamory—not just for individuals, but for families, cultures, and nations......Polyamory, at best, offers a new ethical vision of sexual relationships that prioritizes radical honesty, sexual … Continue reading Polyamorous Relationships
Overly Attached Gen. Z
-from Teen Voices: "Dating in the Internet Age." Pew Research Center Hourly? Let's just say there is much in this report that makes me very happy I did not to have to navigate my adolescent years during the "Internet Age."
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