“if we, as a society, don’t practice true charity and compassion, then who are we, what are we?” The idea of charity, deeply rooted in religious, social, and moral traditions, […]
Social and Self-Help
How to Become the Hero of Your Own Journey
“be your own hero in this journey that we call life… if you don’t, who will” The idea of the hero’s journey, or monomyth, as articulated by Joseph Campbell, is […]
Social and Self-Help
The Silent Power of True Strength
“A lion doesn’t have to roar…you just know.” This simple statement does a good job in capturing the essence of true power. The lion, often referred to as the king […]
Finance and Economy - Social and Self-Help
Co-Production: A Value-Driven Approach to Collaboration
“when we work together for the benefit of all, we achieve so much more than when we work individually for nothing but our own benefit” In today’s fast-paced and increasingly […]
Finance and Economy - Social and Self-Help
Human Commitment to Self-Sabotage: A Game Theory Perspective on Social Behavior
“when we are unconsciously committed to our own failure, getting ahead in life is impossible…but this tendency to self-sabotage can be changed.” The idea that people are hopelessly committed to […]
Finance and Economy - Social and Self-Help
Net-Giving: A Vision for a Surplus Society
“if everyone focused on giving rather than taking, on others rather than themselves, many of the problems in today’s society would just melt away” Imagine a world where the primary […]
Social and Self-Help
From Quiet Desperation to Mindless Impassivity: A Reflection on Modern Society
In his timeless work, “Walden,” Henry David Thoreau famously wrote that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” This powerful statement was a critique of the 19th-century industrial […]
Finance and Economy - Social and Self-Help
Social and Solidarity Economies (SSE): A Path to Inclusive and Sustainable Development
“It only takes one strong person in each community to begin something that can change the world. Are you that person?” The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) represents a transformative […]
Social and Self-Help
Are We Really Just Stuck in a “Soul Trap”
More and more, people are accepting the idea that we may be living in a simulation, but this isn’t a new thought at all. Philosophical schools have pondered the idea […]
Finance and Economy
The Rise and Fall of the Dollar: From Bretton Woods to the Death of the Petrodollar; and Where It Goes from Here
The history of the US dollar as the world’s dominant currency is an interesting story of economic theories, international agreements, and geopolitical maneuvers. From its rise at the Bretton Woods […]