The presence of violent imagery in the media has defined many of the most popular stories of our time. Violent imagery is so common in modern storytelling, that engaging with mediums like movies, TV, photography, and print media is almost a tacit expression of consenting to witness violence. What are the mental health impacts of […]
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Lifestyle, Media, Society
The World Health Organization defines mental health as the absence of mental illness, and the promotion of mental well-being and meaning in a person’s life. Adverse impacts on mental health can result in mental illness, and in some cases, neurodevelopmental disorders. Investing in mental health is more than just addressing mental illness; it’s about promoting
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Health, Lifestyle, Society
Green consumption has become an increasingly popular trend for individuals and businesses alike. This is because it promotes sustainable development and reduces negative environmental impacts. Signalling theory is an economic concept that explains how individuals and organisations use signals to indicate their intentions to others. Signalling is an important part of green economics. Green economics
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Business, Lifestyle, Sustainability
A Thrivable society aims to create wellbeing for all life on Earth. A truly Thrivable society is one in which both environmental and social sustainability are pursued in a holistic manner. We must go beyond mere sustainability to ensure ecological and social well-being. It’s no secret that the state of animal welfare on the planet, taken
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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
All too often, the workplace exploitation of unskilled workers goes under the radar. There are many reasons that we need robust individual protections for unskilled workers at a policy level. This would ensure that people in the workplace are protected from bullying, extended hours, and other unfair treatment. When it comes to workplace exploitation, differences in
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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Society
Decolonisation and human rights are inextricably linked. Colonial powers have often imposed systems of power and oppression through force or coercion. Decolonisation is the process of dismantling these systems. This process is essential for advancing and safeguarding human rights in colonised and postcolonial territories. Human rights have served as empowering tools during the decolonisation process.
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Government, Lifestyle, Society
Rapid urbanization creates many problems. It is both the cause of many disasters and a hindrance to recovery for many communities, especially in developing countries. The UN population fund predicts that, by 2050, 86% of the population in developed nations will live in urban areas. That figure is closer to 64% in developing nations. Disadvantaged
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Environment, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
The idea of solving world hunger with pills may sound like something out of a dystopian novel. However, in reality, it’s not all that that far-fetched. In recent years, there’s been an increasing trend towards taking pills to meet nutritional needs. While this may seem like a convenient way to get all the nutrients your
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Environment, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
In the world of consumerism living a minimalist lifestyle has become a new trend. And it comes with its benefits. This is a short intro to minimalism.
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Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
When you buy a new phone, a new fridge, or replace a broken monitor, what happens to the old one? With so many electronics around today, we need to think seriously about ‘e-waste’. This type of waste includes all discarded appliances. For example, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and even ovens and fridges. That’s because
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Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability, Technology
