We got the T-Shirt: Has the angry group’s ‘them and us’ opinion approach had its day?
We disagree on a certain issue and want to make our opinion heard. So, we should join forces and form an anti-group. Right? After all, we have to take a stand and make ourselves heard. But does this mean other approaches won’t work? When it comes to expressing our opinions, has the them-and-us approach had its day?
Psychologist calls for ‘heart intelligence’ in business leadership
A London business psychologist has called on companies to recognise the power of ‘heart intelligence’ in business leadership. Hema Vyas is among a growing number of leadership experts who say that intuitive, traditionally more feminine approaches can complement more analytical or masculine approaches. Together they can play an important role in the future success of a company.
Something is growing: Two British integrative health pioneers about new ideas in healthcare
Should healthcare be either conventional or alternative? According to two British integrative health pioneers, we can have the best of both worlds. Healthcare appears to be changing, and new ideas are growing. This is their story.
It’s official: Walking funny (Ministry-of-Silly-Walks-style), is healthy exercise
If the hilarious 1970s British TV show Monty Python taught us one thing, it’s that laughter and humor are good for us. But thanks to some light-hearted researchers, we can now be sure that walking their funny way, also known as Ministry-of-Silly-Walks style, is just that! It turns out that walking in an inefficient way that makes us (and others) laugh is good for our bodies. It’s time to put aside our shame and take to the streets John Cleese style.
‘Tapping’ for emotional freedom and health: Can something this simple work?
All over the world, there are people who do something they call ‘tapping’. They say the process is helping them free mind and body of all that is in the way of health. More and more scientists are agreeing with them. We take a look at this (self-help) modality, described as a fusion of Eastern, Western, body and mind healing approaches.
We should fear being single, and aim for a relationship: A very persistent story
Being single means loneliness and less satisfaction in life. Being in a relationship is what makes us happy, healthy and complete. Such beliefs are reflected in the movies we watch, the music we hear, and the conversations we have. Has the time come for another happy-ever-after besides this age-old perspective? For many it already has. We just don’t often hear about it.
Chatbot shows: Want to be there for a friend? Let them help you instead!
When a friend is feeling a little down, we want to do something to help them. It’s an immediate reaction. But the creators of a chatbot called Vincent show us a new perspective. By turning things around and having a friend help us with something instead, we can make them feel better about themselves.
Before air conditioning: How did we ever keep our homes cool in the sweltering heat?
Once upon a time, let’s call it BAC (before air conditioning), we kept our homes cool in the summer without electricity. Even in the desert. Nowadays we can’t imagine life without air conditioning. Despite its electricity bills and links to poor health and, ironically, to global warming. From Indian skywells to Middle Eastern windcatchers: Can we learn from ancient methods of passive cooling?
The 9-5 rat race: Can we change old beliefs?
What is the meaning of work? Is it about a salary, life direction or personal identity? Or is it about corporate social responsibility and working to live? When it comes to deeply-held beliefs such as about the 9 to 5 rat race, can we change them? If recent times have shown us anything, it’s that our perspectives are less ”fixed” than we think. And this seems to be the case in the workplace no less.
A sustainable home for everyone: Urban ‘Vertical Forest’
A unique sustainable ‘vertical forest’ will enliven one of Europe’s most built-up cities. The upcoming ‘Wonderwoods’ towers will provide a home for people in a reality-defying way, as well as 360 trees and shrubs on the outside, and the biodiversity it will attract. This is a story about changing the way we live.