The 10 stages of genocide were observed and described by Dr. Gregory Stanton to understand how crimes against humanity take place. This framework is designed to help us identify early warning signs and potentially prevent a human catastrophe. Become a "Change Maker" and support Sprouts with a memb
We often think that freedom means acting without restrictions. But since one person's freedom can influence another's, unrestricted action usually creates problems. To prevent this, we create rules. Philosopher Isaiah Berlin went a step further and distinguished two types of freedom: negative freedo
We made a mistake in the video. It is said that the test subjects held their hands in -10 degrees cold water. It was 14 degrees (Celsius) water. The mistake happened to us during the translation. People tend to judge experiences based on them and remember how they felt at the climax and end of the
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which a person has unwanted intrusive and repetitive thoughts that become obsessions. These obsessions cause sufferers to do things to alleviate thoughts, a behavior called compulsion. Since these learned rituals only provide temporary relief, the
Facts are informative, but also boring and less memorable. Stories and fiction, on the other hand, are more memorable. However, they leave a lot of room for interpretation and the message is not always understood. However, in the context of education, both are important. Take, for example, a classic
Get 25% off Blinkist Premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start a free 7-day trial by clicking here: http://blinkist.de/sproutsdeutschland Sometimes we are in a mental state where we feel like we can't change a negative situation. If this is the case for an extended period of time, i
In a group of 100 children, 2 to 4 children are atypical in some way. They have difficulty paying attention, talk too much or interrupt others constantly. Later, they are often diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short. To learn what it's like to grow up with ADHD, f
One always and inevitably underestimates the number of stupid people who are in circulation, says Cipolla's Law of Stupidity. Although Carlo Cipolla originally formulated his principles in the form of an amusing letter to his friends, it soon gained a lot of attention among social theorists. Today,
State social programs help the poor at the expense of the rich - or so one might think. The economist Milton Friedman called this the Robin Hood myth. As an example, he cited state-funded higher education, pointing out that people from upper-middle-class families often benefit the most, while low-in
In a free market, unlimited human needs often meet providers with limited supply. In such an environment, competition is usually a positive force. It leads to a wider choice, increases the quality of the products offered and lowers their prices. If there is no competition, monopolies can emerge. And
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover some noisy snakes with a striking reputation. You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles/ --- We always do what we can to be as accurate as possible but we're only human; if you
The fear of missing out is a fear of losing something we never had, and therefore could be called a mental defect. However, it is widespread, real and can cause us to regret something that did not actually happen. The full destructive power of FOMO can be seen in two friends who decided to invest th
