My mom asked me how she might ensure she is watching and reading the most objective news. I asked her to list the sources that provide her information. Media outlets that tend to reinforce her political views dominated her list. Understanding this is the first step for her and others. People often label as “objective” […]
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We’ve been listening more frequently to 1940s music on satellite radio. This surprises us. We’re not even fans of what artists produced in the 1990s. But the sounds of what our grandparents’ listened to suddenly captivate our ears. Most strikingly, this music is relaxing. It doesn’t fuel our adrenaline while driving and that’s OK. Slowing
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The Good Delivery. President-elect Donald Trump speaks with confidence. He talks conversationally with reporters the same way he might talk with friends or strangers he just met. Generally, he doesn’t memorize lines. He fluctuates his voice and uses his hands for emphasis, giving his delivery an extra punch. Stories. To reiterate his efforts to avoid
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However certain aspects of today’s society offer glimpses of how disconnected we can become from each other. Ironically, social media, in our view, plays a significant role. While social media provides an important voice for people, organizations and social causes, it also appears to lower the standard of genuine friendship and personal communication.
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