Tag Archives: 20th century

Laura Carstensen: Older people are happier

Posted on April 25, 2012 by kwc

Laura Carstensen TED “When we recognize that we don’t have all the time in the world, we see our priorities most clearly.” (Laura Carstensen) In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is … Continue reading →

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A theory out of the darkness

Posted on February 23, 2012 by kwc

Source: The Age ROSS Jones loves to scour through piles of long-forgotten papers stored in musty archives. He never knows what secrets he might dig up. ”It’s the best fun,” he says. ”You discover wonderful documents and you go, ‘Yes, … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Golden Treat That Can Help Wipe Out Deadly MRSA

Posted on February 21, 2012 by kwc

Dr. Mercola Mercola Honey was a conventional therapy in fighting infection up until the early 20th century, at which time its use slowly vanished with the advent of penicillin. Now the use of honey in wound care is regaining popularity … Continue reading →

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Kids have been sleep-deprived for more than 100 years: study

Posted on February 14, 2012 by kwc

Karen Kaplan Baltimore Sun Worried that your children aren’t getting enough sleep? You’re not alone. As one prominent educational psychologist put it, “physicians and writers on school hygiene agree that children are likely to receive less sleep than is needful … Continue reading →

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IRAN Documentary Yesterday and Today : Rick Steves

Posted on February 7, 2012 by kwc

Source: KPBS/Youtube Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he’s ever visited: Iran. In this one-hour, ground-breaking travel special, you’ll discover the splendid monuments of Iran’s rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story … Continue reading →

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Human Resources – Social Engineering in the 20th Century

Posted on October 29, 2011 by kwc

As this video is very much related to some of the most popular topics posted on this blog such as dehumanization, pathocracy, ponerology, the corporate psychopathy, and the quotes from Bertrand Russell, we decided to share it with any readers … Continue reading →

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Toward universal political culture

Posted on September 28, 2011 by kwc

Source: KoreaHerald WASHINGTON ? A common challenge to all of us is inherent in the ongoing transformation of global politics. Let me begin with three broad assertions, then briefly elaborate on each of them, and conclude by making a modest … Continue reading →