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“It Depends” Thinking Theory
Imagine observing someone in a black hoodie with a backpack walk around your neighbour’s side yard and open a window. You check the driveway — your neighbour’s car isn’t there. What should you do? Do you call 911, assuming an…
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Why Fixating on the Details Keeps You in a Scam
You’ve likely been the target of a scammer, or you know someone who has. In a world where scams are becoming more and more common, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the truth is, a scammer’s greatest tool is their…
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Your Personal Compass: The Rainbow Reflection
Have you ever felt conflicted in deciding which option is the best way to deal with a situation? I remember when I was nearing the end of my high school days and looking ahead to post-secondary school. I had not…
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Navigating Responsibility in the Age of Scams: Where Does the Buck Stop?
Scams are indeed becoming more sophisticated with each passing day. The statistics are staggering. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in its 2024 report, states that losses reported to the FBI that year totaled over $16 billion. That represents a…
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Your Opinion Matters Less Than You Think – Part 2: The Echo Chamber Effect and the Trap of Polarization
Have you noticed how social media often feels saturated with wildly diverse, intensely polarized opinions? On almost any issue, it seems as if there are two diametrically opposed camps, with little to no middle ground where differing points of view…
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Your Opinion Matters Less Than You Think: Part 1 – The Hidden Cost of Taking a Stand
We all want to believe that when we carefully articulate our opinion, others will listen, weigh our logic, and perhaps even shift their own views. We put effort into our arguments, confident they’ll be received on their merits. Yet, mounting…
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