Nudge theory (or liberal paternalism theory), according to Wikipedia, is a concept from the behavioral sciences, political theory and economics, derived from industrial design practices, that argues that indirect suggestions can, without force, influence the motivations, incentives and decision-making of groups and individuals, at least as effectively if not more effectively than direct instruction, legislation or enforcement. Nudge acts at…
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Tourism as we know it today is a recent phenomenon, let’s take a look at what gave rise to it. Pilgrimage or religious tourism One of the first manifestations of tourism has its roots in religion. Most religions encourage a return to holy places either because it is a religious imperative, or because they contain relics or because they allow…
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Doing nothing is an art, and like any art, it is necessary to be inspired by the masters to progress. What is doing nothing? The frenetic life we all undergo in one way or another makes the concept of idleness (which gave rise to the word leisure) or non-action almost impossible. Our minds are constantly in motion. This activity finds…
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or the benefits of serendipity Serendippo, according to a Persian tale, is a kingdom ruled by a king concerned with the moral education of his three princes. To perfect their education, he sends them to the four corners of the kingdom to glean valuable lessons and thus make them exemplary monarchs. According to Le Robert dictionary, serendipity is the “ability…
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Our being, called self, is according to Carl Jung what corresponds to our true nature. It is a conscious (ego) and unconscious whole. To conquer the self is to make the unconscious part conscious according to a process called individuation. The ego is the perception we have of ourselves. However, it is only a small part of our essence. The…
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Opening our perspectives by adhering to the idea of being wrong Our ego is formed so that we see the world from our only perspective. We live with the intimate conviction that truth is on our side by simply experiencing a reality through the filter of our subjectivity. How can we change our way of thinking in order to access…
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There seem to be several ways of reading. Let’s see together how to distinguish them. Note that one reading often combines two or three ways of reading. Having fun It is the gateway to the world of reading. Most often, the passion for books is born during childhood for fictional genres. Learning to love reading simply consists of seeing these…
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There are 3 traditional fields of sovereignty of which we are not all aware: the family, the nation and the company. The family It is the first place in history where the rules of community life were formed. Subsequently, the family nucleus expanded to include the tribe. As long as there was no hierarchical organisation of a society, it can…
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A society is not neutral; it is the result of traditions, beliefs, particular developments, and the choices of those who govern. You may have realized that some countries emphasize one value over another. Let’s look at four values that shape four very different societies: mana, philotimo, culture, and money. Mana: the first principle of Polynesian societies Mana corresponds to prestige,…
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What is wisdom? The age in which we live is rich in information, yet is it rich in wisdom? At first glance, I would be tempted to say no. How do you explain that? What is wisdom? How is it obtained? Wisdom is found through a process of decantation. The raw material is information which, in order to become knowledge,…
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