Evolved to forgive: people are more forgiving than you’d think

Evolved to forgive: people are more forgiving than you’d think Scientists report that humans might be quick to judge, but we may have also evolved to be quick to forgive. A recent study found that when assessing the moral character of others, people cling to good impressions but readily adjust their opinions about those who …[continue reading]

Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy

Business management in China is changing, says consultant Fang Ruan. Learn how Chinese entrepreneurs — long guided by Confucianism’s emphasis on authority and regulation — are now looking to Taoist philosophy for a new, dynamic leadership style that believes things spontaneously transform and naturally achieve perfection when they’re supported, not controlled. EMBED A VIDEO (Optional):

When ideas have sex

At TEDGlobal 2010, author Matt Ridley shows how, throughout history, the engine of human progress has been the meeting and mating of ideas to make new ideas. It’s not important how clever individuals are, he says; what really matters is how smart the collective brain is. EMBED A VIDEO (Optional):

JULIAN ASSANGE IS BEING SUBJECTED TO EXTENDED PSYCHOLOGICAL TORTURE IN THE UK

THE MOST IMPORTANT PRESS FREEDOM CASE OF OUR LIFETIME Julian Assange is being subjected to extended psychological torture in the UK. Details the mass media is not telling you about the most important press freedom case of our lifetime. Where does the case stand now?   He’s being held indefinitely on no charges as the …[continue reading]