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For some reason, as of late, I've been hearing a lot of the theories and principles established by the influential Italian economist and sociologist, Vilfredo Pareto. I knew about the 80/20 principle, but it might need to be explored a bit deeper on how it applies in various aspects of life. In that reading I …
ORGIN STORY I've always loved Dr. Martens ever since I was in High School--I have 3 pairs of various styles now--but what's up with the boot, how and why did it become a "thing?" I had to check it out... Dr. Martens, also known as Docs or DMs, is a British footwear and clothing brand, …
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Systems Thinking My head is on straightMy heart is in peaceMy soul is incrediblyReady to change history It's a good dayTo fight the system, to fight the systemIt's a good, good, good dayYes, a good, good, good day. - Shungudzo, 2021 Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving that views "systems" - whether they're parts …
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Gimme a ticket for an aeroplaneAin't got time to take a fast trainLonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' homeMy baby, just a wrote me a letter. --The Boxtops, 1967 Who is the next George Kennan? George Kennan was a prominent American diplomat and historian, best known for his successful advocacy of a "policy of containment" …
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