Category: Learning & Education
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Finding Value in Bluntness: A Review Of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”
You know those moments when someone tells you something you kind of already knew, but somehow hearing it from them makes it click differently? That’s pretty much my experience with Mark Manson’s “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.” The book starts with what feels like unnecessary shock value. Manson comes in hot with…
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Thinking Fast and Slow: Where Psychology Meets Risk Management
During my Master’s in Risk Analysis, Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” was on the recommended reading list. I was surprised, as it is more of a ‘popular’ book than a textbook. But I was also pleased that it was on there. It had been on my reading list for quite some time, and now…
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The Best Deals for Audiobooks: Spotify, Audible, and Storytel Compared
Recently, Spotify started offering audiobooks in the EU. This got me into reading audiobooks. Pretty soon, I was through my 15-hour monthly limit. And this made me wonder. What is the best platform for audiobooks?
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Reflecting on My First Year at UIS: Risk Analysis and Governance
I’m currently in the midst of the exams for the second semester. Meaning that the first year has almost come to a close. Time to reflect, highlighting the good, the challenging, and the unique aspects of studying Risk Analysis in Stavanger. Risk Science One of the strongest aspects of the program has been the focus…
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How to Take Control of Your Online Presence
Claiming your name on the web with a personalized website is a smart move. It allows you to control your narrative, ensures ownership of your content, and offers varying levels of independence based on your technical skills and preferences.
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Staying Motivated By Setting Defaults
My go-to productivity mantra, “Convenience before discipline,” comes from guru Tim Ferriss. People who get a lot done aren’t necessarily more disciplined; they just have a system making the easy option the right one. Think party snacks: even when not hungry, we grab them because they’re right there. Flip that—prep healthy snacks, ditch the junk.…
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From Voice Notes to Research Proposal: How to Craft Research Topics with Ease
Coming up with a research question can be a challenging process. The fear of not knowing where to start is a common hurdle. In this post, I will describe a creative and enjoyable process to formulate research topics.
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AI Tools for Knowledge Workers: Enhancing Research, Analysis, and Writing
This blog post focuses on leveraging AI to enhance data analysis, streamline workflow management, facilitate efficient research synthesis, and optimize report writing. Exploring specific AI tools, techniques, and applications tailored to social scientists in these domains.