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In an increasingly polarised world, asking better questions in our daily and working lives is a radical shortcut to personal and professional success. It can create space for us to rethink our positions, find answers together and even change our minds for the better.

In June 2015, Ananov left Moscow in a small helicopter. He was trying to become the first person to fly solo around the world in a helicopter weighing less than one ton.

Tax refunds are tantamount to loans to the government, repaid a few weeks or months late. But many people treat their tax refunds as a windfall—found money, to be spent on whatever extra-budgetary items they desire, much like an unexpected Christmas bonus or a winning lottery ticket. Easy come, easy go.

'Thinking' is what we use to navigate life. It is the lens through which we see the world. Thoughts determine the quality of our lives; they determine its problems and its achievements, Work, success, relationships, happiness, everything depends on the way we think. Yet, have we ever investigated it? Why is our life the way it is? Have we searched for the answers in our own thoughts? This book analyses thoughts through an interesting amalgamation of such diverse subjects as Indian epistemology, Vedanta and mythology: and Western psychology, logic and literature.

Delve into the exciting field of “epistemology”, the philosophical term for our inquiry into knowledge: what it is, the ways we acquire it, and how we justify our beliefs as knowledge. Taught by acclaimed Professor Joseph H. Shieber of Lafayette College, these 24 mind-bending lectures take you from ancient philosophers to contemporary neurobiologists, and from wide-ranging social networks to the deepest recesses of your own brain.

What does it mean to know something? Can we have confidence in our knowledge? Epistemology, the study of knowledge, can often seem like a daunting subject. And yet few topics are more basic to human life. We are inquisitive creatures by nature, and the unending quest for truth leads us to raise difficult questions about the quest itself. What are the conditions, sources, and limits of our knowledge? Do our beliefs need to be rationally justified? Can we have certainty? In this primer on epistemology, James Dew and Mark Foreman guide readers through this discipline in philosophy.

If, right this second, you want to watch a TV show or movie, your choices are immense. That choice extends beyond the specific program you wish to watch, too – you also have many ways to obtain that content.

White Supremacy is the bedrock of the American belief system that is shared by each American. In this episode, our host discusses the 6 characteristics of White Supremacy that governs how Americans see themselves, their world, and Black Americans. The host then explains how this worldview has disastrous results for societal change and advancement.

Television is a very powerful medium, the value of which extends well beyond the escapism and entertainment that it brings into our homes. If you're a marketer, for example, you can use TV to introduce a new product to consumers and, via the magic of product placements, make it seem like a must-have item. After all, if your customers' favorite characters use your product, maybe your customers will too.

Get inside the mind of an elite cold case detective and learn how to solve a murder. Despite advances in DNA evidence and forensic analysis, almost half of murder cases in Canada and the US remain unsolved. By 2016, the solved rate had dropped so significantly in the United States that it was...

Perceived ownership of Black bodies, Black space and Black movement, a zero-sum mentality, and delusion are the final characteristics of White Supremacy as it pertains to White Americans. The host uses the basis of this episode to discuss the nature and workings of racism and its role in battling critical-thinking and maintaining power structures. Don't miss this episode as it lays the framework for episode three of this series: White Supremacy and its Effect on the Mind and Culture of Black America.

Delusion, a zero-sum mentality, and the perceived ownership of Black personal space, Black bodies, Black pursuits, Black movement, and Black property are the final three characteristics outlined and discussed in this episode. Can critical thinking be an answer to the inherent biases discussed in this final episode of our 4-part series. Listen in January 15, 2021, at 11 a.m.

Can the underlying elements of White preference and anti-Black bias be at the core of the decision making of Black Americans and Black American institutions? Can critical thinking save Black Americans for their slow descent into permanent second-class status?

White Supremacy is the bedrock of the American belief system that is shared by each American. In this episode, our host discusses the 6 characteristics of White Supremacy that governs how Americans see themselves, their world, and Black Americans. The host then explains how this worldview has disastrous results for societal change and advancement.

Understand Your Personality- Develop Your Soul - Da Es Nafshecha-'Getting to Know Your Soul'- is the companion volume to the popular Da Es Atzmecha-'Getting to Know Your Self.'Each one of us has a unique personality, but so often we are tempted judge ourselves in comparison to others. We become self-critical and lose sight of our individual purpose in life. We also tend to judge others too quickly, asking, 'Why is he like that?' Classic Torah texts explain the four fundamental elements of personality: fire, water, wind, and earth. For the first time ever, this information is explained ...

From the author of the acclaimed sefarim Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh (Building A Sanctuary In The Heart) and Da Es Atzmecha (Getting To Know Your Self) is a thought-provoking compilation of derashos about the unique avodas Hashem of the Jewish woman. HaGaon Rabbi Itamar Schwartz explains the special powers that Hashem has given to the Jewish woman’s soul, such as the ability to use the spiritual “heart,” the nature of the “extra understanding” given to women, the deeper implication of a woman’s “extra amount of speech,” the areas of strength which a mother has in raising children & ...

Author Harvey Reese, a successful new-product developer, consultant, and licensing agent, reveals his proven step-by-step process for formulating an idea that manufacturers are willing to pay for. He gives you the nuts and bolts information on patents, negotiating the deal, and the licensing process. Filled with examples of successful, well-known licensing ventures, How to License your Million Dollar Idea has all the information and motivation you need to grow your idea into a fortune.

You are probably not aware, because of their hidden nature, but artificial intelligence systems are all around you affecting some of the biggest areas of your life - jobs, loans, kids, mental health, relationships, freedoms, and even healthcare decisions that can determine if you live or die.

Laugh as you learn about America's friendly northern neighbor with this step-by-step guide to Canadian customs, pop culture, and slang -- perfect for anyone who's considered moving to (or just visiting) maple leaf country. Written by New York Times bestselling author (and born-and-bred Canuck)...

Sassa is dealing with over 18 million people. Each type of application has its own unique issues and processes. Due to the huge volume, some beneficiaries’ Sassa applications get stuck in pending or even get canceled. In addition, many people do not meet the eligibility criteria, or their applications get canceled due to technical errors.