W kolejnej porcji ciekawych artykułów z sieci mamy między innymi dwa bloki z artykułami przedstawiającymi odmienne punkty widzenia: na temat przeludnienia, oraz wpływu picia kawy na nasz organizm. Polecam prezentację o higienie umysłu („Why we all need to practice emotioanl first-aid”) oraz artykuł o tym co możemy nauczyć się od psów byśmy żyli szczęśliwsi („How dogs laugh with you…)”.

There’s this ongoing tug-o-war between students and teachers – one end of the rope will try to have as little homework as possible, pulling against the approach 'the more the better.’ It turns out that 'the middle-way’ attitude brings best results and scientists stepped in to draw the line.

This Is How Long Your Teen Needs to Spend on Homework to Be Better at Math and Science

There are 7 billion humans on Earth and counting. That we know. When you hear such number, it’s easy to come to the conclusion that there’s quite a lot of us here, and that it has a massive knock-out effect on the environment. The Guardian has recently provided some moving yet breath taking images with commentary allowing us to see the consequences.

Overpopulation, overconsumption – in pictures

Here’s something to counter-balance the mainstream view frequently appearing in the media of the Earth heading for a catastrophe due to increased human population and its environmental consequences. The process of making up your stand-point on something involves finding out a variety of opinions. This is an interesting resource on the idea of 'overpopulation.’ You’ll find there links to 6 short YouTube presentations, like the one on the right.

Overpopulation is a myth

This short article gives a list of the wealthiest people in the history of humankind to date, and the person named on the number one position is counter-intuitive to the obvious guesses like Bill Gates and JD Rockefeller. Have a look, but there’s no Poles on the list as yet.

Meet Mansa Musa I of Mali – the richest human being in all history

I can see a smile appearing in the corner of your lips. Jokes aside, this project casts new arguments for the discussion on alternative or renewable energy sources. It’s interesting that this poo-bus is not just a fresh idea straight out of an environmental lab but has already been implemented in a real-life context.

UK’s first 'poo bus’ goes into regular service.

We usually spend so much time preparing to go out – have a shower, brush our teeth, have clean clothes, put on some perfume, etc. These are all external preparations, but there’s little we do internally – inside our head, as if it never occurred to us that the quality of our life originates there. Here’s a brilliant TED talk from a Swedish psychologist. There’s also a transcript, if you need a prop: find it here.

Why we all need to practice emotional first aid?

Continuing the theme of looking inwards, here’s another TED talk and a short article.  This time on meditation and how this art of „doing nothing” has actually a physical effect on our body, and why you might want to make it part of your daily routine.

A neuroscientist explains how meditation changes the brain.

A wonderful article giving us inspiration on the outlook on life. Ian Frazier uses a very meaningful depiction of how dogs behave to skillfully convey an understanding of how to lead a happy life.

How Dogs Laugh With You, Not At You

What man’s best friend can teach us about being content

A touching story of a modern Cinderella. From an usher to a recognised singer. Let your talents shine!

The online world is witnessing a battle between coffee supporters and those who demonise this popular drink. Before you make up your mind whether to have another cup, have a look at those two opposing articles. Or perhaps switch to coca. Either way, let us know what your opinion is!

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for coffee:

This is What 2 Cups of Coffee Per Day Will Do To Your Liver

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against:

Caffeine: The Silent Killer of Success

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perhaps an alternative?

10 Reasons to Ditch Morning Coffee for Morning Cocoa

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