Facts Don’t Win Arguments: The Backfire Effect
Opening Insights: Renouncing Erroneous Opinions I may be wrong in regard to any or all of them; but holding it a sound maxim, that it is better to be only sometimes right, than at all [...]
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American Idiot: Rethinking Anti-intellectualism in The Age of Trump
Opening Insights: Anti-Thinking Age An Open Democracy article by Nicholas Baer, dated August 28, 2017, highlights the realities of the growing anti-expert, anti-intellectual climate that has taken hold of the U.S. and world. The article highlights [...]
Why Mark Zuckerberg SHOULD NOT BE the Next President
Opening Insights: No Value for Morals and Ethics A New York Post article by John Crudele, dated August 27, 2017, voices a concern that many people have over the political aspirations of certain successful millennials, [...]
All Clear for the Decisive Trial of Ecstasy in PTSD Patients
Opening Insights A Science article written by Kai Kupferschmidt, dated August 26, 2017, highlights the growing desperation of scientist to find fast-acting, evidence-based solutions to mental health problems. The article examines the use of psychotropic drugs [...]
Google Issuing Refunds to Advertisers Over Fake Traffic, Plans New Safeguard
Opening Insights A Wall Street Journal article written by Lara O’Reilly (and contributed to by Alexandra Bruell), dated August 25, 2017, highlights the imploding digital ecosystem, that appears to be becoming increasingly unpredictable, unmanageable and [...]
Letter from God – By Paul Harvey
Opening Insights Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009), better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks. He was a famous news broadcaster and commentator. [...]
“If I Were The Devil” – By Paul Harvey
Opening Insights Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009), better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks. He was a famous news broadcaster and commentator. [...]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets $27 Million to Build Brain Computers
Opening Insights A Bloomberg article written by Dana Hull dated August 25, 2017, features Elon Musk's latest adventure to pioneer and take a strong foothold in next generation technology and AI. The article provides an [...]
Problem vs. Dilemma
Opening Insights Many of us often find ourselves between a rock and a hard-place. In those situations, it is important to understand the difference between a problem and a dilemma. Informational Insights A Problem is [...]
Panelists Highlight Role of Truth On Eve of Inauguration
Opening Insights A Cornell Daily Sun article by Gloria Lee, dated August 24, 2017, speaks of a panelist discussion on "Universities and the Search for Truth." "The faculty panel explored the University’s role in communicating [...]
Google Search Uses a Medical Quiz to Help Diagnose Depression
Opening Insights A Engadet UK article written by Joh Fingas, dated August 23, 2017, highlights that "Google is offering a verified test that could lead to treatment." This reality should cause the hair on the [...]
IT’S ON: Christian Group Sues SPLC and Amazon Over ‘Hate Group’ Designation
Opening Insights A PJ Media article written by Tyler O’Neil, (contribution by Alexandra Bruell), dated August 23, 2017, outlined the treatment of Christian groups and organizations who dare to go against the liberal mold. Informational [...]
7 Sure Signs That Your Workplace Is Toxic
Opening Insights Take a moment, close your eyes and reflect on your work environment, remembering that we spend more than 50% of our waking hours at work: Is it a place of discovery, profitability, productivity, [...]
Is Google Working with Liberal Groups to Snuff Out Conservative Websites?
Opening Insights Information is power. The power to control the narrative is the ultimate power. A PJ Media article written by Paula Bolyard, dated August 19, 2017, highlights the power and influence Google is amassing regarding [...]
The Backfire Effect, Bad Objects, and Changing Our Minds Online
Opening Insights An Open Democracy article by David Beer, dated July 19, 2017, highlights the realities of the "backfire effect" on collective social media usage. He questions, "[When] on social media, when exposed to opposing [...]
Charlottesville, Occupy Wall Street and The Neoliberal Police State
Opening Insights An Alt-Right article written by AHAB, dated August 19, 2017, highlights the realities of the political games afoot as people are being targeted and labeled under the guise of "the right being wrong." [...]
Wal-Mart Applies for Patent for Blimp-Style Floating Warehouse
Opening Insights A Bloomberg article by Matthew Boyle, dated 18 August 2017, highlights the growing development and positioning of the corporate battle between retail giants - Wal-mart and Amazon. As we examine the innovation and [...]
One-fifth of Americans say Their Workplace is Hostile or Threatening
Opening Insights One-fifth of Americans say their workplace is hostile or threatening. The American workplace is grueling, stressful and surprisingly hostile. Pocket Wisdom Insights (PWI) invites you to explore the following Co-Lab Blog. This blog features parts [...]
Billionaire Hoping to Colonize Mars Says AI is Greater Threat Than North Korea
Opening Insights A Sunday Express article written by Charlie Bayliss, dated August 13, 2017, shares the insight into the concerns of Billionaire Elon Musk. Musk shares his thoughts regarding the intention and implementation of Artificial [...]
Is Coffee King?
Opening Insights Drinking coffee has become more than a norm, if has become a trend. According to E-Imports.com 2016 Coffee statistics show: The average person in the United States drinks 3.1 cups of coffee per [...]