In what ways were they better? We are a very advanced society, having built on knowledge of previous generations and having kept records and learnings. There are, however some ancient inventions or methods that are better than what we do today. Brewing Beer, and curing hangovers. Perhaps the movie ‘Hangover’…

When innovation becomes deadly… Scientists work to find solutions to problems that humanity faces, and the world would be a vastly different and much tougher place to live, if it wasn’t for their curiosity. …

Is democratic socialism the solution? Capitalism is sick and dying, or is it? ‘Democratic Socialism, that’s how we fix the world's economies.’ I often hear this being touted as the ‘be-all and end-all’ of economic systems, the silver bullet that will kill the capitalist problem. The capitalist model has gone a little wonky, as greed and corruption are…

Health benefits of hot chocolate, the cup of love. — ‘Why did you put cocoa in my coffee?’ ‘Because it’s good for you. It has antioxidants’ ‘That may be so, but it makes my coffee bitter. I want regular-tasting coffee, I have already cut out the sugar. Give me a break on bitterness.’ Little did I know my wife was…

Analyze yourself and your motives Most of us don’t enjoy stressful conversations with our partners or work colleagues, but if we are more objective (as objective as any human can be given our own cognitive bias) prior to the conversation, we may just achieve some real benefits from the conversation. …

Do our words affect the physical world? It's mind over matter, that's what allows us to take that ice bath, climb Everest, run that marathon, or complete that Seal training course. Could it be that words have power over matter? I wish smiling made us thin; I am sure we…

How do our muscles do this? The euphoria of strength and fitness My grandad had a mantra and would always tell me that ‘Life is movement’, and he competed in the Olympics in 1948 for wrestling. …

Up to 200% to 300% protection — Food is our medicine This article is a public service health announcement, and the action to take after reading it is very simple. I will always maintain that food is our medicine, and with the supplement and food industries continuing their merge into what we know as ‘nutraceuticals’, it is encouraging to see scientific…

Master a new skill or learn something Learning new stuff, skills, or new information that enriches our lives is always a good thing and there is joy in learning, and knowledge and skill and expertise bring with them confidence. Many people in many corporations that I have been part of…