Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zaki. Presenting fascinating research on...

The Devil has come to town. But don't worry– all he wants to do is stage a magic show. This absurd premise forms the central plot of Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece, "The Master and Margarita." Its blend of political satire, historical...

Pupil outcome: I can track the main events and characters of 'Animal Farm' and link to Orwell’s purpose. Key learning points: - Orwell uses key plot points in the novella to present his themes. - Freytag’s pyramid is a useful tool to...

Pupil outcome: I can explore reasons why poets write about war and begin to make connections between the poems in the Edexcel ‘Conflict’ anthology. Key learning points: - Poets have been writing about wars for hundreds of years. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what I think ‘Afternoons’ is about and support my opinion with evidence. Key learning points: - Larkin arguably presents us with a cynical view of family life in the poem. - This cynicism could be reflective...

From time to time, I like to take a quote out of context, and examine what Project Managers can learn from it. 'Chaos is a Ladder' is a great quote to analyze.



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Burnout versus depression- how do you tell the difference? Burnout is usually thought of as something that happens professionally or caused by work stress. But the way it makes you feel can feel similar to depression. A common...

Picture a philosopher. Probably an old bearded dude in a sweater vest? How about a homeless dude tickling his pickle in public? That was Diogenes of Sinope. He slept in a tub on the street, ate in the marketplace, defecated in the...

You don't have to be a dummy to watch the essentials of the election of 1976. Perfect for AP Government students sweating out before an exam, lost freshman in an intro to poly-sci class or just weird youtube people who watch random videos.