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The Healthcare Industry’s Inflection Point: From Reaction to Prediction

History & Culture

Spices Once Ruled the World. Now They’re $3.99 at the Supermarket.

Spices once drove conquests, justified massacres, and shaped global trade routes. Today, they sit in kitchen drawers, hiding a rich past of empire-building, colonialism, and economic transformation in every pinch.

History & Culture Featured

Why Are There So Many Lebanese Around the World?

Lebanon has more people living abroad than at home. From Brazil to the Gulf, migration was driven by collapse, conflict, and adaptability. Here, I explores how a resilient diaspora emerged across continents.

Psychology

The Ego Tussle: Who Are We Without the Applause?

Our need for recognition runs deep. This piece explores how ego is shaped by external affirmation and asks what remains when the spotlight fades. Who are we without applause, and can value exist in silence?

Psychology

Hidden Truth of Honesty in the Workplace

Honesty is universally praised, yet often misunderstood in practice. In professional environments, truth depends not just on accuracy, but on how and when it is delivered. Navigating this takes skill and awareness.

Healthcare

U.S. vs. World: The Cost of Measuring Diabetes

Measuring diabetes in the U.S. compared to other countries reveals stark contrasts in testing frequency, cost, and outcomes, highlighting inefficiencies in America’s approach to a growing chronic disease burden.

Geopolitics & Policy

Trump’s Tariff Strategy: A Shortcut to Stagflation?

Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiation tool has created global trade uncertainty. While they pressure trade partners, tariffs risk stagflation—rising inflation with slowing growth. History shows such policies can trigger long-term instability that outlasts any administration.

Psychology

Why Your Boss's Jokes Always Get the Biggest Laughs

Bosses’ jokes often get big laughs not just because they’re funny but because of power imbalance. The piece explores how authority shifts perception and social pressure influences reactions at work.

Business & Economics

The Quiet Force Behind Asset Inflation: A Weak Dollar

A declining dollar value lifts asset prices globally, benefiting investors while amplifying wealth inequality. The article explains how currency devaluation drives silent inflation in stocks, real estate, and beyond.

Psychology

Loss Aversion: Why We Cling To The Things That Drain Us

Loss aversion means losses feel stronger than gains of equal size, driving behaviors like sticking with failing investments or jobs. The piece unpacks the bias and how it distorts our decisions and resistance to change.

Business & Economics

Why Printing Dollars is Making America Richer and Everyone Else Poorer

When the US prints money, it lowers domestic borrowing costs and stimulates investment, but also causes inflation at home. Globally, other currencies weaken, laying a burden on emerging markets that suffer higher debt costs and capital flight.

History & Culture

Past to Present: Wine’s Journey Through Time

From ancient Persia to Roman villas and medieval monasteries, wine shaped societies through centuries of agricultural innovation and cultural exchange. This article traces that journey, showing how the grape’s legacy still influences modern taste and industry.

Psychology

Burnout Got Me Too: The Gift That Keeps on Draining

Burnout goes beyond tiredness; it's persistent exhaustion tied to chronic stress. This article outlines signs, root causes, and strategies for recovery, emphasizing rest, boundaries, and a deeper understanding of personal limits.

Business & Economics

Limited Edition: The Rise of Premiumization

Limited-edition products tap into exclusivity psychology, allowing brands to justify higher prices while fostering engagement and novelty. This trend reshapes marketing by blending scarcity with identity and emotional value.

History & Culture

The Whisky Diary: 6 Essential Bottles for Every Cabinet

Let me introduces six whisky bottles every enthusiast should consider, from smooth malts to smoky drams. I cover flavor profiles, occasions to enjoy them, and why each bottle earns a place in a well-rounded collection.

Healthcare

Medicine of The Past: Skip The Doctor, Go To The Morgue

This article explores dangerous historical medical practices, like bloodletting, trepanation, leeches, and mercury, that once dominated treatment. It reveals how misguided methods did more harm than good before modern medicine emerged.

History & Culture

King of The Desert: The Camel’s Impact on History

Camels shaped desert civilizations. They transformed trade across the Sahara and Silk Road, supported nomadic cultures, and even influenced military campaigns. Their resilience made cities and commerce possible in hostile landscapes.

History & Culture

Tales of 12 Relics Far from Home

This piece traces the journeys of 12 cultural relics, from Greece, Africa, and beyond, that now reside in distant museums. It examines debates over ownership, colonial legacies, and movements advocating for restitution.

Technology & Innovation

Quantum Computing Meets AI: An Unprecedented Leap Forward

Quantum computing offers leaps in processing power that could revolutionize AI. This article explores how quantum's speed and AI’s adaptability can solve complex problems far beyond classical systems’ reach.

History & Culture Featured

6 “What-ifs” that Could Have Changed the Timeline of History

What-if reflections on history: what if Rome never fell, nuclear bombs weren’t dropped, or the internet was delayed? These counterfactuals reveal how small decisions or chance shaped our world and spark insight on causality.

Psychology Featured

Laughter in The Workplace: Is It Worth the Risk?

Laughter at work strengthens bonds, boosts morale, and eases stress. But done poorly, it risks exclusion or misinterpretation. The article looks at when humor uplifts teams and when it crosses the line, offering practical guidance for a balanced workplace vibe.

Technology & Innovation

Blockchain This: Coffee, Whisky, and Wine?

Blockchain is enhancing traceability in coffee, whisky, and wine. By verifying origin, production methods, and purity, it builds consumer trust, reduces fraud, and transforms supply chains in the beverage sector.

Psychology

The Subtle Art of Disagreement

Disagreement isn’t necessarily harmful. When done respectfully, it sharpens thinking and promotes innovation. This piece reveals strategies for constructive dissent: listen actively, focus on ideas not identity, and approach conflict with curiosity not ego.

Geopolitics & Policy

Could Minerals Essential for EVs Ignite Future Conflicts?

The push for electric vehicles has intensified demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. This article examines how rarity, uneven distribution, and strategic importance may escalate territorial disputes and global supply-security risks.

Geopolitics & Policy

A Risky Gambit: How Raising Interest Rates is Unintentionally Reshaping the Geopolitical Landscape

Rising U.S. interest rates and a dominant dollar influence global capital flows, debt burdens, and diplomacy. The article explores how currency strength and rate shifts are used as geopolitical tools, reshaping alliances and economic leverage.