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
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
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
The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, states that often 20% of causes produce about 80% of the results, while the remaining causes are responsible for the rest. Discovered by the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, the principle became a valuable rule of thumb that helps our minds under
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
When we lose someone or something that is important to us, we often go through 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, negotiation, depression, and acceptance. Each stage serves the purpose of helping us cope with the loss. This complex emotional reaction to a loss is unique to each person and is not alwa
Moral disengagement is a process of cognitive restructuring that allows individuals to distance themselves from their inner moral standards and act unethically without feeling uncomfortable doing so. It's the story we tell ourselves so as not to feel bad about inhumane acts that would normally viola
More and more parents believe in unschooling - learning through life outside the classroom. Similar to homeschooling, it usually takes place at home or in the community. But while homeschooling follows a formal curriculum, there is none in unschooling. So how does it work and why do parents get invo
Our ability to sense, understand, and control emotions is known as emotional intelligence (EI) and is considered critical to human thriving. For centuries, we thought that emotions and cognition were two separate things. Today we know that the two are constantly interacting. The most relevant model
When we move to another country, we are often exposed to a culture that is different from ours. We have to go through four phases of transition: honeymoon, frustration, adaptation and integration. Some people are enthusiastic about the foreign culture for months, while others are frustrated on the f
