Indulge on WorkLife with Adam Grant on what history teaches us about justice and peace, as Harari reminds us that history is not a study of the past but more a study of change. So don’t let “dead people from the past [hold you] captive, [of your] imagination, mind, and feelings.” The lessons of history are meant to inform you of your liberation from the unnecessary burdens your ancestors carried and help you create a future with wisdom and fresh insight. Backed by Grant’s wealth of knowledge and skill in connecting these matters with the latest in scientific research, this conversation is a must for anyone interested in a better life.
Considering how often I write online and offline, it’s soothing to hear the evidence of how Expressive writing can help your mental health, with James Pennebaker, PhD on the Speaking of Psychology podcast by the American Psychological Association. Everyone can benefit from writing. But it’s understanding how the different types of writing and even the kinds of words used can sway you most powerfully. But, the real gem in this episode, is the fascinating insights into how researchers are now using public data, from sources like subreddits, to analyse a large set of real-time data to draw conclusions on how culture and society are changing through language.
