Like it or not, taxes and bureaucracy are cornerstones of democracy, shows history
The media has been rife with stories about democracy in decline: the recent coup in Myanmar, the ascent of strongman Narendra Modi in India,...
Over 20.5 million years of life may have been lost due to COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that over 20.5 million years of life may have been lost due to COVID-19 globally, with an average...
We may owe Tom Hanks for a bit of COVID awareness
Tom Hanks’ announcement of his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 11, 2020 may have affected how some people understood the virus and their behavior toward...
How to take care of your mind and heart on Valentine’s Day
Heart-shaped candy, jewelry advertisements, and a seeming shortage on red roses can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day.
While there is no shortage of love...
Should short selling be banned following GameStop’s surge
It is often claimed that short sales are manipulative and drive down prices.
Is this the case?
Or are short sales in fact a vital part...
No, you are not addicted to your digital device, but you may have a...
While there are benefits to our devices and social media, they are habit forming which is something to watch out for.
Imagine that you’re a...
Tom Hanks’ COVID-19 diagnosis likely shaped people’s thoughts, behaviors toward virus
When actor Tom Hanks announced his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 11, 2020, many Americans were still learning about the virus and its severity.
According to...
Politicians must be held to account for mishandling the pandemic
At the very least, COVID-19 might be classified as 'social murder'.
Politicians around the world must be held to account for mishandling the covid-19...
How much is news worth to Google and Facebook?
Are Google and Facebook really prepared to pull services from their Australian users rather than hand over some money to publishers under the bargaining...
What’s next for the U.S. economy?
Over the past year, the United States has grappled with the ebb and flow of COVID-19 cases and the damage they’ve caused the economy.
While...