Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron & demographic “warfare” 491 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24 🌍 World Politics Demographics Nationalism Gender Equality Economic Policies Social Impact Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron both urge their citizens to have more babies, but their approaches may fail. Discussions about birth rates should focus on essential issues like childcare, healthcare, and workplace equality. Boosting fertility involves supporting working mothers, fighting discrimination, and improving care infrastructures.
Cognition & care: pay attention! 235 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23 🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Attention Cognitive health In our digital age, attention is a valuable resource in both cognition and care work. Our brains are not wired to handle the multitasking demands of today's tech-driven world. The dearth of attention is leading to mental health issues and negatively impacting the quality of care provided by service workers.
Rest is Resistance 216 implied HN points • 19 May 23 🎭️ Culture Social justice History Identity Wellness Rest is not just self-care but a political subject, with the potential to disrupt the current world order. The Nap Ministry advocates for rest as a form of reparation and ancestral connection, challenging societal norms that prioritize productivity. Daydreaming during rest is important for making novel connections, generating ideas, and shaping one's sense of self and future trajectories.
5 toxic forces that prevent you from quitting when you should 157 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23 🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Self-care Psychology Productivity Work-life balance It's important to be able to quit when necessary, as it can be just as valuable as persistence. Facing cognitive biases like sunk cost fallacy and endowment effect can make quitting difficult. Quitting in time can greatly improve your life and prevent you from sticking to suboptimal situations.
Desperate for more male nurses, teachers and cleaners 2 HN points • 19 Mar 23 🎭️ Culture Gender Workplace Society Equality Masculinity Encouraging more men to pursue care and teaching jobs is essential for gender equality. There is a growing need for male workers in traditionally female-dominated professions like nursing and childcare. Promoting a positive view of masculinity and valuing 'feminine' jobs can lead to better work equality and societal balance.