October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
It’s time to start asking the right questions about happiness. The West is facing a happiness crisis. Today, less than a quarter of adults (in the west) rate themselves as very happy—a record low.  False views of happiness abound, and the explosion in “happiness studies” has done little to dispel…
19-10-2023 12:15:05
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
We are all experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and burnout. Exhaustion is at an all-time high. Leaders are depleted, employees are burning out at an alarming rate, and parents met their breaking point long ago. We are struggling and in desperate need of a new path forward. In this interview,…
19-10-2023 12:15:06
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Have you asked yourself how some young companies have become so successful in so little time? And why so many once big players like Nokia and Kodak seem to have vanished into nothing suddenly? What did they do wrong? And more importantly: what can you do to keep your business…
19-10-2023 12:15:06
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Bonnie Comley is a creative visionary. She is a three-time Tony award winning producer, has won an Olivier Award and two Drama Desk Awards for her stage productions. If that wasn’t enough, she is also the co-founder of BroadwayHD which is the only streaming platform in the world which offers…
19-10-2023 12:15:06
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Negotiation is stressful. It can bring out the worst in people. Wouldn’t it be better if there were a principled way to negotiate? Wouldn’t it be even better if there were a way to treat people fairly and get treated fairly in a negotiation? Barry Nalebuff is the Milton Steinbach Professor…
19-10-2023 12:15:06
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 180 million spectators with productions presented in 450 cities…
19-10-2023 12:15:07
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Every year, the world eats more meat than ever before. There is an increasing demand for animal protein and rising concerns about the serious, adverse environmental effects and impacts of the conventional meat industry. Prof. Yaakov “Koby” Nahmias is a bioengineer and innovator, whose breakthroughs ranged from the first 3D…
19-10-2023 12:15:07
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Philip Goff is a philosopher who teaches at Durham University. He is the author of the seminal academic text Consciousness and Fundamental Reality, and Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness which breaks down some of the most important aspects of consciousness research for the broader audience. In…
19-10-2023 12:15:07
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Artificial intelligence is smarter than humans. It can process information at lightning speed and remain focused on specific tasks without distraction. AI can see into the future, predicting outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong? The…
19-10-2023 12:15:07
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October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? Are entrepreneurs who embezzle and cops who kill the result of poorly designed systems or are they just bad people? Are tyrants made or born? If you were suddenly thrust into a position of power, would you be able to…
19-10-2023 12:15:08
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