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On diversity, xenophobia and nationalism
Published on 2010-03-05 20:53:00
Look at the boardroom of any regional companies - or the regional office of any global companies. The chance is that you'll see a diverse board members. From functional perspective, for obvious reason, and from nationality perspective as well.But look at just the levels below them. The chance is that, it's not that diverse anymore.The Indian mob rules a certain function after the new board member was appointed - he's evidently an Indian. The Thais have built their own little kingdom, while the K
On obese, being religious and smoking
Published on 2010-02-16 08:13:00
A recent study found that religious people smoked less.It also found that religious people were fatter. The effect was large - religious people were 50-60% more likely to be obese.The study lead put the findings as: ".... We don't really know if there is something about religious participation that leads to obesity, or if it's the other way around, and that heavier people might seek out religious and spiritual experiences because of things like stigmatization."I smoke and am, uhm, slightly overw
Logically illogical
Published on 2009-07-10 22:51:00
The logic behind defensiveness doesn’t stack up.If we’re wrong, do we really want to defend a bad idea or position? If we’re right, will being defensive increase or decrease the strength of our position? Will it hurt or help the odds that others will give up their position in favor of a better way? Will defensiveness foster better listening, on either side? Will our defense or denial of our weaknesses make us stronger.While there’s no rationale behind the tactic of being defensive, t
