The Big 5 Personality Traits: Reveal the Real You!
Have you ever thought about what influences your actions and helps shape who you are during life’s challenges? Understanding ourselves can feel like exploring a vast, mysterious ocean; each layer we uncover helps us become more self-aware, confident, and in control of our lives. One of the most reliable tools for understanding human behaviour is […]
Prospect Theory: Why We Choose Risk Over Reason!
Our daily lives are filled with choices—some big, like career moves, and some small, like what to eat for lunch. You might think we make these decisions based on facts, logic, or careful analysis. But “Prospect Theory”, developed by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979, shows us a different reality: our choices are […]
How to become “Irreplaceable” in the Age of AI?
Are we on the brink of becoming obsolete in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence? In today’s landscape, AI is reshaping industries and transforming careers, lifestyles, and our very identities. As this technology spreads across sectors, concerns about being replaced by machines are becoming more prevalent. In “Irreplaceable: The Art of Standing Out in […]
The Future of Work in the Digital Age!
What will the workplace of tomorrow look like as technology relentlessly reshapes our understanding of work? In “The Future of Work,” Darrell M. West from the Brookings Institution takes us on a rapidly evolving landscape where technology acts like a sculptor, chiselling a new form out of stone. This book is an urgent call to […]
Why Generalists Win in a Specialist World
In today’s fast-paced, specialised world, we are often told to focus early and intensely on a single field if we want to succeed. However, David Epstein’s book “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” offers a refreshing and counterintuitive perspective: generalists, not specialists, are better suited to the complex, interconnected nature of modern life. […]
Understanding Life’s Happiness Blueprint!
Imagine you’re on a journey toward happiness, sat atop an enormous elephant with a mind of its own. This “elephant” represents our desires and subconscious impulses, while we, the rider, symbolise the rational mind. In “The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom”, Jonathan Haidt uses this vivid metaphor to show how our emotions […]
How Stakeholder Capitalism Can Reshape Our World!
Imagine an economy as a bustling neighbourhood block party. At such a gathering, everyone contributes—some bring food, others bring music, and a few offer games and activities for kids. This event flourishes only when everyone benefits, making attendees content and the community stronger. Now, consider the economy through the same lens. As outlined in “Stakeholder […]
Values and Beliefs: The Twin Engines Driving Identity and Behaviour
Values and belief systems are the twin engines that drive who we are and how we navigate the world. Just as the wind and the rudder set a ship’s course, our values and beliefs steer our decisions, actions, and, ultimately, our identity. Understanding these powerful forces is a matter of curiosity and a key to […]
Beyond GDP: Urgently Rethinking Prosperity in a Finite World!
What if true prosperity is not measured by the incessant rise of our GDP but by our communities’ health and our planet’s vitality? In “Prosperity Without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet,” Tim Jackson dismantles the notion that relentless economic growth is the key to lasting prosperity. He advocates for a vision of wealth that […]
Beyond Capitalism: Exploring New Paths to Sustainability!
Part 2 Our previous discussion explored the complex relationship between capitalism and sustainability (here). We examined how capitalism—driven by competition and self-interest—has fuelled innovation and growth but at our planet’s and communities’ expense. Now, let’s shift gears and explore what lies beyond the horizon. Is there a better way to balance economic growth with environmental […]