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		<title>When Silence Becomes Signal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, I posted on LinkedIn that my current role is coming to an end and that I’m exploring what’s next. The response was generous. Messages. Comments. Encouragement. The kind of digital warmth that makes you believe platforms can still be relational spaces. And then, as always, the curve flattened. Which is normal. Attention spikes and fades. That’s how feeds work. But I noticed something subtle: I began to hesitate before opening LinkedIn. Not because I feared missing something. Because I feared there would be nothing. That small pause — that fraction of a second before tapping the icon — felt strangely revealing. It was weird. The Fear of Non-Response We’ve become fluent in the language of FOMO — the fear of missing out. The concept was formally defined by Andrew K. Przybylski and colleagues as »a pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent«. But what I felt was almost the opposite. It was the fear of non-response. What if no one commented today? What if &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Inequality is a Choice—And We Keep Making the Wrong One</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In three weeks, Germany will vote. When I decide where to place my vote, one thing matters most: Which party represents a vision of society that acknowledges a fundamental truth—who we become is largely shaped by circumstances beyond our control. Our intelligence, resilience, and talents may feel personal, but they are, to a significant extent, the result of factors we never chose: our genetics, the quality of our education, the financial security of our parents, the country we were born in. Even our ability to work hard and persevere is shaped by early childhood experiences and social conditioning. Yet, political debates still treat success as if it were primarily a matter of individual merit. Those who thrive are seen as deserving, while those who struggle are often met with suspicion. Policies reinforce this bias: When it comes to the successful, we talk about investments and incentives. When it comes to those facing hardship—whether they are migrants, low-income workers, or people who grew up in difficult circumstances—we talk about restrictions, obligations, and sanctions. ✋ This isn’t &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Emotional Intelligence Doesn’t Exist — Or Does It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 18:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a 2015 survey, 72 percent of employees ranked «respectful treatment of all employees at all levels» as the top factor in job satisfaction. That’s no big surprise, but what exactly does it mean for organizations and managers? One simple answer could be: hire more employees with a high Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ), enabling them to understand and manage their own and others’ emotions. However, measuring EQ is not as straightforward as it may seem, and the concept of Emotional Intelligence itself has been subject to scientific scrutiny and criticism. Daniel Goleman’s book, «Emotional Intelligence,» skyrocketed to fame in the 90s, claiming a direct correlation between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and professional success and stating that EI was more crucial to success than IQ – despite a lack of empirical evidence to support this relationship. And as alluring as the concept may be, the science behind it has been under scrutiny for years. The sheer amount of skills and competencies that Goleman groups together under Emotional Intelligence raises eyebrows: Emotional self-awareness — being aware of one’s &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Mystery of Statistica: What the Owl Can Tell Us About an Enigmatic Paradox</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 17:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time in the enchanting land of Statistica, there were two groups of animals: the Crows and the Foxes. The animals in this land were known for their exceptional skills in playing two very popular games: Featherball and Furball. The Crows and Foxes loved to compete against each other, and every year, they would gather to participate in the Grand Statistica Tournament. One year, the wise old Owl, who was in charge of keeping the records of the games, announced something unusual. When he looked at the results of each game individually, the Crows seemed to be better at playing both Featherball and Furball. But when he combined the results of both games, it appeared that the Foxes were actually better players overall. The animals were all very confused by this strange occurrence, so they decided to ask the wise old Owl to explain what was going on. Owl, known for his storytelling skills, decided to teach them about the mysterious phenomenon known as the Simpson’s Paradox. «Dear friends,» began the wise old &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Navigating the Landscape of Identity: How Our Past Can Shape Our Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever stopped to wonder just how many identities you’ve embraced throughout your life? Yesterday I found myself wandering through the aisles of my university’s library, a place I hadn’t visited in 17 years since the end of my first degree. As I strolled past the rows of books, I couldn’t help but reminisce about my past selves: the eager student, the bicycle courier, the budding journalist. Throughout my life, I have effortlessly shed and adopted new identities like a chameleon changing its colors. Sometimes without noticing, often without thinking about it. And at times, I may have left behind some identities too hastily, without fully appreciating the lessons and experiences they offered. Today, I find myself juggling the roles of husband, team lead, runner, student, lecturer, communications professional, and many more. Though the emergence of past identities can sometimes be painful, it also piques my curiosity and drives me forward. At other times, however, it can be an obstacle to growth. But psychological research and personal experience can offer insights on embracing change &#8230;]]></description>
		
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