What is the single biggest determinant of your happiness? The answer to this question, as you probably already know, is not wealth, fame, beauty, or power. Rather, it is how others—particularly those closest to you such as friends, family, and colleagues—treat you. When people close to you are nice to you, you can’t help but feel happy; when they mistreat you or avoid you, you are bound to be unhappy. The
Psychology
October 15, 2022
Amor Fati: Learning To Love And Accept Everything That Happens
Amor fati, like all things fancy and full of meaning, is a Latin phrase. It means “love of fate,” or “to love one’s fate.” In a world where instant gratification is the default, it is a sobering reminder of the truth- that we are but a minor player on a giant stage, frolicking through life subject to the whims of fate. It is not merely a nihilistic reminder of what
October 13, 2022
Why do Public officials suffer from the Dunning-Kruger effect as well as everyone else too by Omar M. Almahmoud
The Dunning Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where people with low ability level overestimate their abilities. This often leads to them making poor decisions due to their lack of knowledge and skills. However, this isn’t just limited to those with low ability. In fact, everyone suffers from the Dunning Kruger effect to some extent. This includes public department heads who often suffer from the Dunning Kruger effect due to