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Interviews with successful executives and top corporate culture influencers.
How I'm Using Science (and Snacks!) to Calm My Overthinking Heart
First up, let's talk about food, because honestly, when my brain is in overdrive, my cravings for chocolate reach epic, siren-song proportions. But here's the thing: while a giant slab of dark chocolate feels good in the moment (and yes, it does contain some lovely mood-boosting compounds like tryptophan, which helps produce serotonin), it’s not always the long-term solution for a perpetually buzzing brain.
By Being Inquisitive4 days ago in Journal
China Naked Official
China’s “Naked Officials”: Power, Corruption, and Capital Flight In Chinese political discourse, the term “naked official” (裸官, luǒ guān) refers to a government official whose spouse and/or children have emigrated abroad while the official remains in China holding public office. The phrase does not imply literal nudity; rather, it suggests that the official is “exposed” — politically vulnerable and potentially more prone to corruption — because their immediate family and often their assets are based overseas.
By Ibrahim Shah 5 days ago in Journal
AI Music and the Question of Human Creativity. AI-Generated.
Music has always been one of humanity’s deepest forms of expression. It is sound organized in time; rhythm, melody, harmony, but that definition barely scratches the surface. Music carries emotion, memories, and meaning. It can tell stories and connect strangers through shared feeling. When people talk about music having “soul,” they usually mean that it resonates emotionally, that it feels human. But what exactly gives music its soul? Is it the intention of the creator, the imperfections of performance, or simply the reaction of the listener? These questions become even more complicated in the age of AI music.
By Thorne Empire5 days ago in Journal
Writer Tries to Fact-Check Snopes, and Fails Epically
Commentary We live in the age of misinformation. There’s no way to deny it or to avoid it. As the Internet opens its users to a myriad of vital information, it has also exposed them to hyper-partisanship, ideological rants, and outright lies that some Internet sites offer. The situation has gotten so bad that even mainstream media outlets (print, broadcast and the Internet) have been affected by the misinformation propagated by numerous ideological and fake news sites.
By Dean Traylor6 days ago in Journal
Personal Journey . AI-Generated.
In a small town named Luma, nestled between tall mountains and clear rivers, lived a young girl named Aira. Aira was known for her wild imagination and unyielding curiosity. She spent her days exploring the woods, talking to animals, and dreaming of worlds beyond the stars. Her favorite daydream was about finding a portal that would take her to a different place, maybe even a different time.
By Hamad Afridi 6 days ago in Journal
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu: Romanian Veterinarians Rescue Injured and Abandoned Animals Across Wartime Ukraine
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu is a Romanian veterinary surgeon and founder of the Spay and Neuter for Hope Mobile Clinic. Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, he has supported animals affected by the war in Ukraine, including early work at the Romania–Ukraine border, preparing documents so families could cross with pets. He joins periodic campaigns in multiple Ukrainian cities, operating on hundreds of animals. His primary focus is controlling stray dog and cat populations through spaying and neutering, while also treating war-related injuries. He collaborates with international networks, including World Wide Vets, and independent partners in the field on an ongoing basis.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen8 days ago in Journal
Voices From A War We Can’t Ignore. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I, Thorne Empire, never set out to write war songs. I set out to tell the truth as I see it; from across the ocean, watching a country bleed in real time. My songs supporting Ukraine weren’t written for attention. They were written because the invasion demanded a response. Because the lies, corruption, and brutality coming from Russia need to be named. Plainly. Brutally.
By Thorne Empire9 days ago in Journal
Serhii Gromov, Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv: UN Peacekeeping History, and the Žepa Legacy Amid War
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Milana Olefirenko Bennett (Translator English-Ukrainian) Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv, founded by former UN peacekeeper Serhii Gromov, documents the country’s contributions to international peacekeeping missions since the early 1990s. Through personal archives, mission artifacts, flags, and correspondence, the museum highlights deployments in the former Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Angola, and beyond. A central narrative focuses on the 1995 Žepa operation, which Ukrainian accounts credit with saving thousands of civilians. Operating during Russia’s ongoing invasion, the museum presents a paradox: a peace institution functioning in wartime. Its mission is both archival and aspirational, asserting Ukraine’s identity as a peace-contributing nation while enduring active conflict.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen10 days ago in Journal
If God Is Not Physically Here, How Are We Supposed to Have a Relationship With Him?
If God is not physically standing in front of us… if we cannot see Him, hear Him audibly, or sit across from Him at a table… then how are we supposed to have a real relationship with Him?
By Sound and Spirit11 days ago in Journal
Amar Bhujbal and the Quiet Architecture of Digital Work. AI-Generated.
In the expanding landscape of digital work in India, much of the attention often settles on influencers, entrepreneurs, or technology founders. Less visible are the professionals who build and maintain the structure behind online presence. Among them is Amar Bhujbal, born on 6 October 1996 in India, whose career as a social media manager reflects a broader shift in how communication and identity are shaped in the digital age.
By Amar Bhujbal11 days ago in Journal
Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit12 days ago in Journal
