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The eight key rules of living by Alain de Botton that the world needs right now

The School of Life is an organisation founded to help you find serenity, resilience and connection. Here are 8 rules designed…

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This man founded a company to create 1 million jobs for people with autism

Better Society

This man founded Specialisterne to create 1 million jobs for people with autism

Specialisterne aims to ensure that every autistic and other neurodiverse person who wants a meaningful career, gets a meaningful career.

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Robin Williams’ 20 most inspiring quotes remind us what a thoughtful and caring man he was

Inspiring People

20 Quotes by Robin Williams: Reminders of His Thoughtfulness and Care

Beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams often made observations on the human condition that were profound and thought-provoking, to remind us…

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Better Society

Dutch supermarket chain to open 200 new ‘Chat Checkouts’ to combat loneliness

Wanting to play a role in identifying and reducing loneliness in the community, Dutch supermarket Jumbo is to open two hundred…

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Personal Growth

Before you speak, ask yourself these 3 questions

Socrates, the famous philosopher of Ancient Greece, devised the ‘Triple Filter Test’ to make people think before they speak.

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Better Society

Seattle homeowners volunteer their backyards for tiny homes for unhoused neighbours

The Block Project program has so far housed 12 people in private backyards and there are plans to grow.

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Personal Growth

Why Your Apology Should Be As Clear As Your Disrespect Was (And How To Say Sorry Sincerely)

“I’m sorry” are two of the most powerful words across our shared human languages. Understanding why you’re sorry is only half…

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Flora & Fauna

‘Colombia Heritage’ to help to safeguard 32 million hectares of land and marine areas

New WWF-backed US$245 million initiative named Herencia Colombia will help safeguard 32 million hectares of land and marine areas that both…

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Better Society

This Dutch greenhouse is growing healthy food and local communities

Boeregoed is a neighbourhood greenhouse where regional farmers provide a daily supply of fresh fruit and veg, and a place where…

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Good Stuff

Little plant pantry is the supermarket of the future: from minimal waste to plant-based

Amsterdam’s Little Plant Pantry doesn’t just provide people with local, plastic-free, organic vegan food; it’s also a place for like-minded souls…

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The eight key rules of living by Alain de Botton that the world needs right now

This man founded Specialisterne to create 1 million jobs for people with autism

20 Quotes by Robin Williams: Reminders of His Thoughtfulness and Care

Dutch supermarket chain to open 200 new ‘Chat Checkouts’ to combat loneliness

Before you speak, ask yourself these 3 questions

Seattle homeowners volunteer their backyards for tiny homes for unhoused neighbours

Why Your Apology Should Be As Clear As Your Disrespect Was (And How To Say Sorry Sincerely)

‘Colombia Heritage’ to help to safeguard 32 million hectares of land and marine areas

This Dutch greenhouse is growing healthy food and local communities

Little plant pantry is the supermarket of the future: from minimal waste to plant-based

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