Effective Altruism: The Why and the How [VIDEO]

June 30, 2023March 21, 20160

TED Talk: By Peter Singer If you're lucky enough to live without want, it's a natural impulse to help others in need. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what's the most effective way to give charitably? He talks through some surprising thought experiments to help you balance emotion and practicality -- and

10 Quotes To Live By

June 29, 2023March 21, 20160

In a reality riddled with an innumerable variety of shades of grey, very little is black and white. Morality seems often entirely subjective, and decisions unclear. While we are defined by our actions, a few wise words may at times aid us with some much needed direction. Below are 10

#RAK: Random Acts of Kindness

June 28, 2023March 21, 20161

By Victoria Holland Many often say “Nothing we do matters,” and this often becomes an excuse to act in a less than kind manner and treat others in a less than kind fashion, because of one's belief in a lack of repercussions. But if this is true - that there is no greater meaning

Android: Go Green With These 5 Apps

June 27, 2023August 6, 20180

There are many ways to show the earth some love — from recycling and gardening to simply appreciating the nature around you. These apps can help with all of the above and more — paving the way for greener, more eco-aware living. JouleBug Why we love this Greenify your life in a

The Power of a Compliment

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June 25, 2023September 1, 20190

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Author Leo Buscaglia Kindness matters. Your words have the strength to build up or

A Hungry Child Needs Your Help

June 22, 2023March 20, 20160

Fighting in C.A.R. is pushing families to the edge of survival, while funding for this crisis has nearly run out. Children will be the first innocent victims. Without your support, WFP cannot continue providing emergency food assistance. The Situation in C.A.R. Before conflict started, half of the children in C.A.R. were stunted due

Choosing to buy Free-Range

June 20, 2023February 17, 20170

By C. Pen As we walk into the super market or the butcher's, our primary selection criteria, more often than not, is look and taste. Usually, when animal products such as meat or eggs are procured from the animals in high-volume, industrialized "farms," it is often done through harm (and often

The Human In Us [poetry]

June 17, 2023March 21, 20160

By Ishmael True story, envision it as if it is happening as I tell you now. Traffic on the freeway, a little girl is eating a chocolate mint ice cream in the back of an SUV. A business man looks over at the child in his fresh off the lot BMW. He smiles

8 Ways to Save Water

June 16, 2023March 21, 20160

This gargantuan blue ball of a planet is jacketed in agua to the extent that its abundance is hard, nay impossible to miss. However, "fresh" water is an entirely different matter, and its scarcity, while often underestimated, is very, very real. Only about 3% all water is fresh, and only about 1% of

Un-Random Acts of Kindness: 10 Things That Every Good Person Should Do

June 15, 2023October 3, 20170

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last five-or-so years, you’ve probably heard of the ‘random act of kindness’ phenomenon. It could be a stranger paying for the food of the person behind them in the drive-thru line, or could be as simple as holding the door open