An important distinction to make is “how much” people believe in a theory. Is the belief strong enough to mobilise people into action? We don’t see any riots or marches based on whether or not we landed on the Moon…
A legacy is what remains when one moves on – the legacy of a civilisation can be found in its architectural monuments and works of art, while an individual might leave their property to their progeny. How does the concept…
Conspiracy theories can be found in every corner of the globe and in every aspect of life. They can be about politics, economics, science, the media, and even pop culture. Some conspiracy theories are widely believed, like that the 2020…
Caregivers cannot help others if they do not care for themselves. Coaching is one way to support caregivers by evoking awareness of what is going on when they feel all of a sudden placed in the role of…
There are many ways companies try to improve the experience of hybrid meeting participants. Here are some of them: Technical measures investing in better quality audio equipment, like microphones; using a handheld microphone; introducing new forms of videoconference technology…
Older entrepreneurs achieve slightly more success than younger ones in their ventures. Thus, entrepreneurs are not necessarily bright young men with a grand vision – older people can and do realise new ventures. What causes them to be more successful?…
“Haus der Kleinen Forscher” (“House of little Scientists”) is an educational initiative, nationally funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, in line with the United Nations Decade “Education for Sustainable Development” (BNE), It is a comprehensive educational…
Here is an another excerpt from our upcoming e-book for youth workers on critical thinking and conspiracy theories: Karl Popper is one the most famous theorists that have dealt with the subject of conspiracies. According to him, people often get…
There are many other definitions of proactivity, but most of them unite on 3 aspects: it has a focus on the future: That means that one anticipates future events, rather than reacting to the current ones. This requires seeing the…
A recent study on the effects of the take-up of informal care on working hours and workplace absentism that was conducted in the Netherlands shows clearly negative labour market consequences for female carers. Women have reduced their work…