by Danny Ballan | Aug 28, 2025 | General Spotlights, Lifelong Learning
Feeling anxious about AI and automation? This practical guide shows you how to future-proof your career by identifying skill gaps, curating learning resources, and building a sustainable learning habit that fits your life.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 27, 2025 | Thinking Out Loud
We spend our lives avoiding pain, but what if we’re missing the point? Explore the counter-intuitive philosophy that reveals the profound value of suffering, and discover how our greatest struggles can become the source of our deepest wisdom, compassion, and strength.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 27, 2025 | Knowledge Quizzes, Lifelong Learning
Stop wasting time with ineffective study habits. This interactive quiz teaches you powerful, science-backed learning techniques like Active Recall and Spaced Repetition to help you learn faster and remember more.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 27, 2025 | Know Yourself, Lifelong Learning
Discover the science of neuroplasticity and learn how acquiring a second language can physically grow your brain, enhance cognitive function, and even delay dementia. An awe-inspiring look at the brain’s power to change.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 26, 2025 | Thinking Out Loud
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop of negative thinking? Discover the surprising science behind a positive mindset and learn practical, life-changing strategies to shift your perspective, cultivate resilience, and start growing a reality that truly inspires you.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 26, 2025 | Know Thyself, Lifelong Learning
Feeling stuck? Discover the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. Learn how to break through learning plateaus and unlock your brain’s true potential.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 26, 2025 | Listening Comprehension
Boost your score on international exams with this advanced listening practice lecture on the importance of critical thinking in education. Includes a full 1500-word script, 10 advanced vocabulary terms, and a 10-question MCQ quiz with detailed feedback.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 26, 2025 | Know Yourself, Lifelong Learning
Feeling stuck? Discover if a “fixed mindset” is holding you back. Take our interactive quiz to uncover your core beliefs about learning and challenge, and get actionable tips to cultivate a growth mindset for lifelong success.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 26, 2025 | Social Spotlights
A deep dive into the complex world of social media activism. We explore its powerful successes, the pitfalls of “slacktivism,” and whether your share is making a real difference.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 21, 2025 | Social Spotlights, Urban Legends
From cursed video games like Polybius to haunted recordings, we explore the psychology behind our fear of haunted tech and our anxiety that our creations will turn on us.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 20, 2025 | Society and Culture, Urban Legends
From the genesis of Slender Man on a forum to the moral panic of the Momo Challenge, discover how the internet, creepypasta, and collaborative storytelling have created a terrifyingly new breed of urban legend.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 20, 2025 | Society and Culture, Thinking Out Loud
Tired of chasing someone else’s dream? It’s time to explore the personal meaning of success and design a life that feels truly rich, on your own terms.