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Main Takeaways from Harari’s “21 Lessons for the 21st Century”

We’re drowning in information, and Harari helps us understand what’s really going on - and what we can do about it. “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” covers topics ranging from religion, technology, and politics, a down-to-earth guide through contemporary reality. In this article, we will look at the most important insights you can learn from this book.
Expat Hotspots to Live, Work and Thrive

Expats Hotspots to Live, Work and Thrive

The world we live in is more international than ever, giving people the ability to live and work anywhere they want. A report from 2016 stated that there are roughly 50.5 million expats worldwide. At the time of the report, there was a compound annual growth rate of 2.4 percent! Who are all these expats? 73.6% of them are individual workers while the rest are students, retirees and corporate transferees. Despite the boost in the popularity of the expatriate lifestyle, not all countries are easy to move to. Others, on the other hand, make it as simple as possible for people to come and create a home for themselves.
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International Day for Universal Access to Information

“Information is power”, is written in the UN webpage, as describing the importance of International Day for Universal Access to Information, annually observed on 28 September. In order to raise awareness of the importance of universal access to information, the UN General Assembly has proclaimed 28th of September as such. In this article, we will elaborate on why universal access to information is the keystone of inclusive, democratic, and healthy societies with Access Info Europe, a human rights organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the right of access to information.
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10 Inspiring Women to Follow in 2020

The role of women in society has evolved significantly in the last few decades. Women have more rights and opportunities than ever before. These women, and so many others, are slowly changing the world. By excelling in sports, politics, activism, writing, acting and doing whatever they are passionate about, these women make waves in the very fabric of society. Every woman has the power to do something amazing with their lives and to inspire others to do the same.
The Many Facets of Boredom - An Interview with Dr. Westgate

The Many Facets of Boredom – An Interview with Dr. Westgate

Boredom can have many consequences. It can lead to strange behavior, can be interesting, cause changes in cognition, can affect single people differently compared to those living in a relationship, it even has variations and apart from negative outcomes can have a positive effect. Read about this and more in our interview with Dr. Erin Westgate who is a specialist in the study of boredom.
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Why Modern Music Concerts Imitate Ancient Religious Rituals?

For ages, we’ve been repeating the same structures. How are music concerts similar to religious rituals? What’s the link between Metallica and Christianity?
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One Young World: Raising Young Leader’s Voices Globally

One Young World (OYW) Summit is the United Kingdom’s most international and representative platform for young people. The initiative gathers together the brightest young people from around the world, empowering them to make lasting connections and create positive change. Youth Time had a unique chance to talk with Safoora Biglari, Director of Community at One Young World to learn more. 
International Day of Charity

International Day of Charity: Nourishing Human Spirit

International Day of Charity, as it is known and celebrated annually on 5 September, was originally a Hungarian civil society initiative to honor and commemorate the death of the renowned nun and missionary, Mother Teresa (1910-1997) (originally born as Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu), a Nobel Peace Prize winner (1979). In this piece, we brief Youth Time readers on the background of this day. We also see through ways you can celebrate this day by contributing and this does not necessarily mean that you will have to spend money.
The Strength of Music Education

The Strength of Music Education

Music, like many other musicians, is my heartbeat. It gives me a reason to breathe and prosper every single day. However, why is music such a scary subject to invest in through the academic world? I have heard it all before, I have seen all of the eye rolls. What is it about studying music that makes people deflect in a revolting manner? Musicians have seen tremendous benefits in studying music in universities throughout the world. It is through academic efforts that musicians gain the knowledge and perspective for an optimal career for years to come.
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APAC Bright Development Program in Asia

Talents with maximum of 3-years working are invited to apply for commercial specialist positions in India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and South Korea. The 18-month trainee program will provide applicants with hands-on experience based on assignments and projects. Application process is ongoing.
The Impact of Technology on the Future of Work

The Impact of Technology on the Future of Work

David Timis is a keynote speaker focused on the impact AI will have on the future of work who was also the expert in the Youth Time Summer School 2020 in Reykjavik, Iceland. We had a chance to ask David more questions on what the future of the workplace holds for us. In this article, you will learn about ongoing trends at the job market and how to be better prepared for all the upcoming changes due to Covid-19 and automation.
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Food And Nourishment For All – An Interview With Professor Matin Qaim

Genetically modified foods have been produced and consumed for more than 2 decades and still remain a topic of controversy and are claimed to be dangerous by some experts. In this interview with Professor Matin Qaim who is an authority we discuss not only such foods but also sustainable food development for the ever expanding population in our world. Added to that is the necessity for the developing countries to catch up with the yields. This topic is addressed as well. Viable agriculture is the order of the day if a fair percentage of the population is not to go hungry.
Dale Carnegie on the Secrets of Dealing with People

Dale Carnegie on the Secrets of Dealing with People

Do you recall how easy it was to make a friend in kindergarten or at school? All it took was, “Let’s be friends!”, and so it was. Now, as you grow older, you might have noticed that that effortless and, to some extent, naïve way of dealing with people no longer works. It takes something bigger to attract, communicate with, and influence people. Curious to know what? Then keep reading, as in this article you will find the secret of dealing with people in your personal and professional life.
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Eco-Friendly Travel: Becky Never Flies

Becky was about 10 years old when she read two books that had a lot of influence on her. The first was a non-fiction book about the destruction of the rainforest. The second was a novel that made her fall in love with the Amazon, "Journey to the River Sea" by Eva Ibbotson. Combined, these books made her distressed about the ongoing rainforest destruction. A decade later, she went on an eco-friendly travel adventure on her bicycle. In just eight months, she explored 19 countries!
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Tech Genius and Wall Street Broker Empower the World Through Virtual Reality

Brennan and Rick's first project was a VR training application around gender and disability. Today, more than 45 world-leading companies work with Equal Reality while their trainings are used in every single continent on the planet except Antarctica. Two wildly different masterminds have managed to developed a strong partnership with one key goal  – to enrich the world we live in with kindness and compassion, celebrating diversity.
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University of Texas at Austin – Free Online Courses

The University of Texas at Austin, in addition to paid master’s degree online programs offers some excellent free online courses. Evidently, going through such courses adds to our awareness and knowledge and also helps beef up our resume.
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The Georgia Institute of Technology – Free Online Courses

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the top research universities in the world. Their curriculum spans a fairly vast range of technical subjects.
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Engineering Internship at Proctor & Gamble in Brussels

Summary European Engineer MA and PhD students are invited for a full-time paid internship that can run for 13 weeks up to 1 year with flexible starting dates. Candidates will be responsible for their own projects, working closely with research and development department. Application process is ongoing.
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What to Do if Your Cat is Fat?

Has your cat gotten a little chunky recently? While a little bit of fat is nothing to be worried about and can actually be healthy for a cat, if your cat has started to look a little more round recently, then it might be time to think about helping them lose some of the extra weight.
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The Rising Trend to Thrift Shopping

In the ‘90s, thrift shopping was associated mostly with hipsters, and was seen as an option that came with the growing popularity of grunge music bands (cough, Nirvana). This sort of fashion movement was considered an anti-fashion statement because it did not follow any particular fashion trends, and its purpose was not to make your clothes look expensive or new. But we can easily say that nowadays thrift shopping has actually become a fashion trend itself.

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