What many people seem to get wrong about emotional intelligence and generally the controlling of emotions. Also, why the concept of emotional intelligence is mostly discredited and is not believed to be an actual form of intelligence. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EQ), also known as emotional quotient, refers to the ability to perceive,…
What is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and does it improve worker productivity and morale like some claim? Plus, why DEI needs to die! What is DEI? I keep seeing jobs such as DEI manager, or DEI officer or something like that. So, what the hell is it? These jobs are based around the idea…
It’s time to stop demonising the western world. Most people have a very one-sided understanding of the history of Britain, the west in general, or anywhere in the world for that matter. This post will focus mostly on the issue of colonialism, slavery, and expanding empires. Slavery If you talk about slavery, most people will…
Why the Reform party need to do well in the upcoming UK July general election? Also, why are we seeing a political shift across Europe? Democracy Needs Opposing Views In order for democracy to function, you need two opposing sides. One side should be more on the left liberal side. The other side should be…
Friedrich Nietzsche, the renowned German philosopher, held a profound contempt for socialism throughout his life. This post also includes my views and interpretations of socialism and similar ideologies, including Marxism. Key points regarding Nietzsche’s views on socialism: Anti-Egalitarianism: Nietzsche believed that socialism, along with other defenders of egalitarianism, aimed to level differences and suppress individual…
What do you focus on when it comes to your interests and thinking? Things that are near to you, or things that are in the distance? How does this relate to understanding big picture ideas, seeing patterns, and generally being able to comprehend what is going on in the world? Near or Far Focus What…
Why do people hold certain views or opinions on someone or some event? Where do these views come from and what motivations do they have for maintaining them? Most people seem to live in what could be called a bubble. This bubble or area includes all the people that a person interacts with in their…
Will human irrationality kill us all via World War 3, modified viruses, or the result of some other human action? War & Nuclear Weapons I remember learning about the Second World War in school, and being taught about the destructiveness of nuclear weapons. This was in the 90s, and already then nuclear weapons were in…
The emotion of envy is often a powerful motivator, and it’s often hidden behind other motivations and reasons. Envy is an emotion which can be described as the displeasure felt when others have more than them, or have it better than them. It, in part, comes from a mindset which is constantly comparing oneself to…
Why do we keep getting more and more regulations aka restrictions imposed upon us, and why are they very difficult to remove and how they restrict human progress? The Purpose of Regulations? On the surface, regulations seem like a good thing, and sometimes they are. Regulations can help to impose order on chaos. However, too…