In this recent piece from The New Yorker, we find a thought-provoking account of economist logic and humanist views of the world, and how they may, or may not, intersect. The author John Lanchester deconstructs the arguments of several books that have attempted to bridge the gap between the economic theory and social sciences, and in turn, shows us that the answer may not be that simple.  

How do we enable teachers, parents, and mentors to train children to be resilient? How do we solve the growing divide along political and social lines? One key factor is teaching our children to think like philosophers. Don't think of this as the stoic masters, but as people who engage with an idea and the dialogue around it. As quoted in the article from American philosopher Matthew Lipman: 

“Philosophy may begin in wonder and eventuate in understanding, or even, in a few instances, in wisdom, but along the way it involves a good deal of strenuous activity. This activity generally takes the form of dialogue.”

An overview of a new Gallup report suggests that much of what supporters, as well as critics, say about the gig economy is partially true. This brief analysis of the report provides helpful suggestions for how traditional and nontraditional employers might better understand what this new workforce means for the future, and how best to engage them.

"If I'm making a cake and it fails it becomes a pudding."

Failures are not always the end but can be an opportunity to reframe the situation. These centenarians show us the value of patience, perseverance, and optimism. Learning from our failures allows us to see the world with new clarity, not only to avoid the mistakes but to turn them into successes.