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Learning Points from Genevieve von Petzinger’s TED Talk on “Why Are These 32 Symbols Found in Ancient Caves All Over Europe?”

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If you have ever wondered where written communication all started, you might have guessed it came from the Egyptian hieroglyphics, or perhaps ancient chinese script 4,000-5,000 years ago. Would you be surprised to discover that they actually started way back maybe even 40,000 years ago in the ice ages? https://www.ted.com/talks/genevieve_von_petzinger_why_are_these_32_symbols_found_in_ancient_caves_all_over_europe Genevieve von Petzinger, a paleoanthropologist,… Continue reading Learning Points from Genevieve von Petzinger’s TED Talk on “Why Are These 32 Symbols Found in Ancient Caves All Over Europe?”

Learning Points from Johann Hari’s TED Talk on “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong”

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So, the classic example goes something like this: Once someone starts taking drugs, he gets hooked and has to keep taking drugs. So, avoid even starting on drugs at all costs. If you get addicted, the withdrawal process will be terrible. You will undergo cold turkey to starve yourself of the drug to get rid… Continue reading Learning Points from Johann Hari’s TED Talk on “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong”