"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
Many studies have shown that one way to be happier is to increase your social connections and that those of us who maintain social connections reduce chances of suffering from diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. But studies also show that people are less social than they were prior to the pandemic.
John Jaso is a former major league baseball player. Five years ago, he did something that not many pro athletes have done and for that matter, something not many people have done. At 34 years old and just ahead of signing a new contract for millions of dollars, he retired.
The future of the workplace and whether employees will return to offices partially or fully presents an interesting set of questions for employers and employees. As with many complex issues, “it depends” is a common answer because there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
Recently, I listened to an interview of Lant Pritchett. He is a developmental economist who worked for 20 years at The World Bank and is affiliated with Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. The topic for the interview was the news that the global population had declined. In the interview, he noted that “The reaction is often ‘ho hum’ as the rates are slow and hence the issue seems small and in the future.”
If you haven’t heard of Liquid Death, the image above might conjure thoughts of an alcoholic beverage or an energy drink. That’s what I thought when I saw my son with this can the first time. He laughed at me and explained that it’s just sparkling water. He explained he “likes the taste” which made me laugh at him. It’s water with no taste is what made me chuckle.
Why do people enjoy watching videos of dogs on a bus? I’m not quite sure but since some of these videos get millions of views, it’s clear that people do enjoy watching these videos. I find the story behind the videos even more interesting.