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Judging jargon: Infuriating, but useful. Here’s why
One study found that investors were unimpressed by investment propositions filled with unnecessary jargon. But it can sum up complex issues in fewer words.
Mental Health
10 powerful ways to reduce stress
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 author Travis Bradberry explains 10 ways to help you handle stress better, from reflection to making time for small adventures.
Behavioural Sciences
How 'universalization' could help us make more sustainable decisions
It involves asking yourself, 'What if everyone did that?' and could have implications for the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
This is what's on Jane Goodall's bookcase
From spy thrillers to sobering non-fiction, this is what primatologist Jane Goodall has been reading – according to her Zoom background bookcase.
Ageing
These 6 masterpieces were created by people aged 60 or older
In an increasingly ageing – and ageist – world, these artists show what can be achieved in later life.
Arts and Culture
The history of the 5 billion emojis used every single day
2020 saw the release of 117 new emojis, bringing the total up to 3,136, and by 2021 this figure is set to grow to 3,353.
Arts and Culture
Art therapy: This is how the arts can sharpen mental health research
3 projects show how culture can create positive change in health research resulting from the artful combination of curiosity and creativity, together with policy thinking and making.
Arts and Culture
An Emmy for the Amazon
Made by the director Lynette Wallworth and the Yawanawa people, the Emmy winner uses VR to explore the journey of the first female shaman of the community.
COVID-19
Conspiracy theories have flourished during the pandemic – here’s how to stop them in their tracks
These infographics from UNESCO aim to educate people on how to identify and debunk false information, which can otherwise spread rapidly and cause real harm.
Arts and Culture
Betazone Davos 2020 | Augmented Voices with Harry Yeff aka Reeps One
Social Innovation
Two rhythms and a sharpened pencil: how art can help us heal and make sense of the world
Two rhythms and a sharpened pencil. That's what one filmmaker says we need to regenerate and heal our souls – and the world – in these uncertain times.
COVID-19
This is why museums are crucial for a healthy, happy society after Covid-19
Arts and Culture
Artist Lynette Wallworth explains why finding meaning is an art and making meaning is art
Part of the Centred-Self series, drawing on the voices of the Forum’s Cultural Leaders to examine the role of artists in appealing to hearts and minds to drive social change
Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture
Can there be a fairy-tale ending for Hollywood after COVID-19?
Closed cinemas aren't Hollywood's only challenge. COVID-19 is accelerating the ongoing transformation in movie production, distribution and consumption.
Systemic Racism
Football commentary has a racial bias problem, a new study says
An analysis of games across four top leagues found comments about players with darker skin tones were more likely to focus on physical characteristics or athletic abilities.