Challenging masculinity: A new perspective
In the eye-opening book "Why men hurt women and other reflections on love, violence, and masculinity," Dr. Kopano Ratele, an esteemed academic psychologist and passionate gender activist, challenges the idea that masculinity is set in stone. Through a thought-provoking study involving parents of boys, Ratele exposes the stark contrast between [...]
Returning to your authentic self
Conventional physicians and psychiatrists are focused on their patients' presenting symptoms, and most often prescribe medication to suppress the symptoms of emotional, physical or psychic illness. Just how helpful is this approach? In The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture, Dr Gabor Maté and his [...]
JP Landman: Corruption and Consequences
Corruption & Consequences – an uplifting analysis by JP Landman, South Africa’s most astute political and trend analyst. Writer: JP Landman Political & Trend Analyst 20 October 2022 Once a year, usually in August, I do an update on the fight against corruption. This year I delayed it because the [...]
Detoxifying Leadership
The revival of conservatism has placed the idea of the ‘strong-man leader’ under a spotlight and the shortcomings are as glaringly obvious as a large red wine stain on a pristine white tablecloth. Bullyboys like Vladimir Putin, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and our own Jacob Zuma, put millions of people [...]
Why We Have a Brain
THE REAL REASON WE HAVE BRAINS When pondering why we have brains many of us are tempted to conjure up all sorts of lofty reasons that grandstand our superior understanding of life and the universe. But according to neuroscientist and engineer, Daniel Wolpert, we have brains for one reason and [...]
The Politics of Personality. 702 Radio’s Clement Manyathela chats to Steph who helps us understand why human beings flock to follow certain politicians, celebrities and religious leaders. What is it about their personalities that attract a cult-like following? GalleryThe Politics of Personality. 702 Radio’s Clement Manyathela chats to Steph who helps us understand why human beings flock to follow certain politicians, celebrities and religious leaders. What is it about their personalities that attract a cult-like following?
- Can you teach Emotional Intelligence? 702 Radio’s Clement Manyathela speaks to Steph about the importance of emotional intelligence, where it comes from and whether or not it can be taught. Gallery
Can you teach Emotional Intelligence? 702 Radio’s Clement Manyathela speaks to Steph about the importance of emotional intelligence, where it comes from and whether or not it can be taught.
How to be Human: The Manual by Ruby Wax
Authored by a Comedian, a Neuroscientist and a Monk (Ruby Wax, Dr Ashish Ranpura and Gelong Thubten respectively) This delightful interview with three of the most unlikely collaborators will make you laugh your way into having a refreshingly new perspective on yourself:
20 Metatrends for the 2020s by the brilliant futurist Peter Diamandis
TECHBLOG by Peter Diamandis edited for brevity. The full blog can be accessed here: https://www.diamandis.com/blog/20-metatrends-2020s In the decade ahead, waves of exponential technological advancements are stacking atop one another, eclipsing decades of breakthroughs in scale and impact. Emerging from these waves are 20 “Metatrends,” likely to revolutionize entire industries (old [...]
Azania conducts a Masterclass with Steph on Personal Intelligence and how an understanding of brain science and the workings of our nervous system help us cope during difficult times. GalleryAzania conducts a Masterclass with Steph on Personal Intelligence and how an understanding of brain science and the workings of our nervous system help us cope during difficult times.
