We could be on the verge of our most momentous evolutionary shift. For, as a species, we no longer need be subject to the primitive competitive instinct. As animals this drive may have compelled us to compete for control of what hindsight indicated to be the scarce resources we needed to survive, without serious concern for our effects on the wider world. But as intelligent, self-conscious beings we certainly do have a choice. …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Artisan and Fox works to bridge artisans in developing nations that are unable to access the international market independently to socially conscious consumers worldwide! Their aim is to raise artisan incomes, reduce gender inequality in patriarchal communities, and preserve cultural heritage — all the while through ethically fashionable pieces that fit contemporary trends. We caught up with cofounder Jaron Soh, …
It is no surprise that people tend to sleep less and wake up more throughout the night as they age. While more sleep is required and recommended for children than adults (according to the Centers for Disease Control), a recent study published in Neuron shows that older adults don’t simply wake up and sleep for shorter periods because they require …
Only two and a half percent of the planet’s fresh water supply is suitable for drinking Twelve per cent of the world’s population uses eighty-five percent of its water and 1.2 billion people in the developing world are denied adequate access to clean drinking water. The lack of proper water sanitation measures within developing countries has resulted in 250 million …