Reform the Nation’s Food System
Source: Medium
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio argues for farming and food reform and outlines steps government officials can take to ensure food quality and healthiness.
Opinion
Gibson: Madison was no party animal
Source: The Roanoke Times
In this opinion piece, Bob Gibson, the executive director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, argues that James Madison serves as a unifying figure in a divisive political climate.
Stereotypes Can Fuel Teen Misbehavior
Source: Livestrong
Teenagers can be branded with many stereotypical labels. Is stereotyping harmless or could it have an affect on behavior?
Robber barons and silicon sultans
Source: The Economist
This article compares the entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley to the Robber Barons of the Gilded Age.
A Masterly Emily Dickinson Movie
Source: The New Yorker
Film critic Richard Brody reviews a new biopic about poet Emily Dickisnson, who was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and lived most of her life there.
What Justice Is
Source: Psychology Today
Doctor Alex Lickerman examines why individuals and societies feel the need to balance the scales.
7 Methods To Overcome Your Fear of Failure
Source: Fast Company
Entrepreneur Faisal Hoque gives advice on how to get past the fear of failing.
Think Like a Child
Source: Freakonomics
It may feel like you’re constantly being told to grow up or act more mature, but what if one secret to success requires you to go backward instead?
The Value of Doing Nothing
Source: INSEAD Knowledge
Working hard certainly matters to achieving success, but so does (strategically) doing nothing.
The Many Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies
Source: Scientific American
Philosopher and scientist Nayef Al-Rodhan acknowledges ethical questions raised by emerging technologies, and he argues that we must welcome innovation while maintaining a commitment to human rights and inclusiveness.