This video is about the differences and peculiarities of two countries - both of which claim to be the real "China". Things like the Communist Party, Taiwan's exclusion from the UN, the one-child policy and more are all addressed and explained in an interesting and serious way. You can find more
Cognitive dissonance is based on the idea that we change and reconcile two ideas that are psychologically incompatible. When the two contradictory ideas are deeply ingrained in our identity, this mental imbalance can become overwhelming and intoxicate our minds – and as a result, we may even believe
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Climate change, crises and conflicts: The challenges we face in our world today are big – too big for just one country to meet. That’s why we need the United Nations. It’s the sole forum in which all states take part as equals to find solutions together and make them binding for all. Germany is com
25th anniversary of German Reunification – an event that had a great impact on Europe and became another symbol of the end of the worldwide East-West conflict. This simpleshow explains the basic facts about the German Reunification – in just two minutes! Authors: Waldemar Ibbe, Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh
The Vietnam War (or Second Indochina War, as known in Asia) was one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of the 20th century. The enduring struggle between the communist Viet Cong and the capitalist-backed South claimed hundreds thousands of innocent lives. This explainer video informs you about i
Most people have a sibling — in fact, in the U.S. today, a child is more likely to grow up with a brother or sister than a father. While many social scientists research the effects of school and parenthood, little attention is paid to a relationship that is perhaps even more consequential. To unders
Improve your communication skills with the Four Sides Communication Model. We all know a situation like this one: You say something harmless, and your counterpart feels insulted about that – no matter whether it's your girlfriend, your friend, or your team mate. To cope with such misunderstandings,
Unlike a broken leg, your mental health – or lack thereof – has very complex origins. Schizophrenia, for example, often runs in families and could be mainly genetic. Anxiety disorders can be the result of genetic traits, prenatal stress, childhood trauma, and random events. Become a "Change Maker"
You may have seen videos of bad habits that are actually good for you, but have you considered maybe "supposed good habits" can also be bad for you as well? For example, always being positive, aiming for perfectionism, avoiding conflict, are actually toxic habits to some degree. 1. Always being po
What comes to your mind when I ask you to picture someone with good self-esteem, confidence, and determination? For most of us, this is the kind of person we aspire to be — more fearless, outspoken, and strong-willed. In reality, however, people who are like this sometimes rub people the wrong way.
