BBC reporter John Sudworth was located and captured by the Chinese police in just seven minutes in a stunt to demonstrate the power and effectiveness of the government’s surveillance systems. Continue reading “China used its vast CCTV surveillance to track down reporter in just 7 minutes”
A Better World is Within You
by Fr. Stephen Freeman
“We must eliminate poverty, oppression, racism…”
How is it possible to disagree with the demand for justice? Who would not agree to end all suffering? How can we not commit our lives to bringing about a better world? Continue reading “A Better World is Within You”
Professor Lord Richard Layard: ‘Money is not the only thing affecting people’s happiness’
‘Happiness is … ” begins Professor Richard Layard. He pauses. I sit forward in my seat expectantly. Which definition will the government’s happiness tsar pick? “A warm gun” (Lennon)?; “The greatest good” (Bentham)?; “The meaning and the purpose of life” (Aristotle)?; “The motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves” (Pascal)?; “The greatest gift that I possess” (Dodd)? Continue reading “Professor Lord Richard Layard: ‘Money is not the only thing affecting people’s happiness’”
Low levels of alcohol good for the brain, study shows
While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the mind as well. The new study, which appears in the journal Scientific Reports, shows that low levels of alcohol consumption tamp down inflammation and helps the brain clear away toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading “Low levels of alcohol good for the brain, study shows”
Technology generates stress and reduces productivity
Technology can distract workers rather than make them more productive, suggests a survey carried out by software giant Microsoft.
Many of the 20,000 European workers questioned said a steady stream of emails, messages and notifications kept them from concentrating. Continue reading “Technology generates stress and reduces productivity”
Teenage brains can’t tell what’s important and what isn’t
Teenagers may know full well how important final exams are – but that won’t stop some putting in minimal effort. This may be because their brains aren’t developed enough to properly assess how high the stakes are, and adapt their behaviour accordingly. Continue reading “Teenage brains can’t tell what’s important and what isn’t”
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