It would be interesting to know the precise set of factors associated with this fairly dismal report, summarized in the bar chart below. Certainly the high costs, especially those associated with student debt, play an important role. Another contributor, to …
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Americans’ Eroding Respect for Higher Education
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Minimizing Waste in Food Packaging
I’m sure most 2GreenEnergy readers use reusable bags when they shop for groceries and avoid over-packaging. It’s hard to lower our eco-footprint beyond a certain point, but everyone should take the quick and easy steps.
A Few Words from the Great Aristotle
Aristotle brings up a most interesting point here. A college friend of mine used to go off alone into the mountains for weeks at a time during vacations, which fulfilled him greatly. I tried it once shortly after we graduated, …
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Raising Kids Without Religion
Here’s an interesting article that begins: Gone are the days of the unyielding God-fearing mother as the archetype of good parenting, suggests a recent article from the Los Angeles Times. According to multiple reports, research has shown that a secular upbringing …
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Not All Protesters Are Youngin’s
One thing to notice about protest marches is the number of participants over 60 years old. It’s impolite to get too precise in estimating a woman’s age, but let’s just say the one carrying the sign at left has been …
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Americans Attack One Another Wherever Remotely Possible
Here’s someone who believes that those who show kindness to intelligent animals like pigs are morons. Speaking strictly for myself, that’s not the type of person I aspire to be.
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Shopping Mall in Sweden Has a Unique Characteristic
Here’s a short video about a mall near Stockholm in which every item is second-hand. Yes, that can mean simply “used,” as in thrift stores that offer previously owned sweaters or dinner plates. In this case however, what it normally …
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Non-extreme Religion
At left we see the thoughtful words of U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). In a world of religious fanaticism, it’s good to know that ideas like these still exist. I’m reminded of the Stoic Epictetus who said (something like): “Don’t …
Citizen of the World
Here, Socrates reminds us of the problems associated with being what is essentially a tribal species. We tend to look for differences between us, rather than similarities. Then we use these perceived differences as motivation for hatred and, often, violence. …
Learning About Life from the Stoics
Over the years, I know I’ve recommended The Daily Stoic to readers a few times, and I hope you’ll clink on the link above to request their free daily email. At left is one of the gems that Marcus Aurelius …
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