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Quote of the day by Carl Jung: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves” A lesson on why, when someone strongly irritates you, pausing before judging them can help you understand what your reaction may reveal about your own insecurities, fears or unresolved emotionsQuote of the day by Carl Jung: Intense irritation towards others can offer valuable self-understanding. Carl Jung believed these strong rea...
Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...
Quote of the Day by Confucius: “Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others” — a timeless lesson on the importance of looking inward, correcting your own flaws, and practising self-reflection before judging or criticising othersConfucius stressed examining personal faults before judging others. This ancient wisdom remains relevant in today's fast-paced digital worl...
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: AI will reshape payments, but trust will be the real battlegroundAI agents are increasingly performing purchases, which presents new payment challenges. Banks and networks must verify agent intent and tra...
German Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality.” A lesson on basic needs and ethicsGerman Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality” highlights how basic human needs can influence priorities, choices a...
A dog wouldn’t leave this airline passenger alone. Months later, a routine check-up explained its strange behaviourA woman on a flight found herself repeatedly pawed by a medical alert dog, prompting its owner to explain that such behaviour could signal ...
Quote of the day by Dan Brown: 'Technology is changing the way we interact as...' - thought-provoking quote by The Da Vinci Code and The Secret of Secrets author teaches life lessons on modern communication and how digital life is changing human interaction and human relationshipsQuote of the day by Dan Brown: Author Dan Brown observes technology's profound impact on human interaction and relationships. His novels, i...
Mexican Expression of the Day: “To put too much cream on one’s tacos.” A lesson on boastingMexican Expression of the Day: “To put too much cream on one’s tacos” uses a humorous food metaphor to describe excessive self-praise. The ...
German Proverb of the Day: “Joy at another’s misfortune is the most beautiful joy.” A lesson on SchadenfreudeGerman Proverb of the Day: “Joy at another’s misfortune is the most beautiful joy” explores the German concept of Schadenfreude, or satisfa...
AI agents are finding new ways to bypass safeguardsAgents are now beginning to reason, to find the fastest, cheapest and simplest ways to achieve a goal, often in unintended ways. But this d...
Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'Children become more stubborn if physical punishment is often repeated on them...' - Parenting lesson on raising children without using fear by German philosopherImmanuel Kant’s quote "If physical punishment is often repeated, it makes a child stubborn; and if parents punish their children for stubbo...
For generations, Yao hunters in Mozambique have followed a wild bird called the greater honeyguide through the forest to find hidden bee nests; experiments now confirm the bird knows exactly what it is doingIn the heart of Mozambique, Yao hunters have cultivated a remarkable alliance with honeyguide birds, tapping into their natural instincts f...
Quote of the day by American writer Thomas Harris: "Nothing makes us more vulnerable than loneliness except greed" - What The Silence of the Lambs' powerful dialogue teaches us about human weakness and deepest fearsThomas Harris' quote opens up about the human vulnerability from loneliness and greed. Loneliness can make people seek connection, ignoring...
5 'bad habits' that highly intelligent people have: Psychology says these behaviours of sharp minds get misunderstood by societySome habits can make a person appear distant, rude or difficult to others, but psychology suggests that appearances do not always tell the ...
Psychologists say people who love spending time alone aren't necessarily introverts, they may have a stronger sense of autonomyPeople who genuinely enjoy spending time alone are not necessarily introverts, psychologists say. Research suggests that a preference for s...
Quote of the day by Richard Thaler: "If we use prediction as the measure of a model, traditional finance makes precisely wrong predictions"Richard Thaler challenges traditional finance’s rational-investor assumption, arguing that psychology, emotions and behavioural biases shap...
Are you really intelligent? Philosopher says these 2 behavioural habits can reveal your smartness levelA philosopher has pointed to two everyday behavioural habits that may reveal something about a person's intelligence. Taking responsibility...