Economics
Too Invested to Quit: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Why do we sit through a dull movie just because we paid for the ticket? This guide explains sunk costs, the bygones principle, why people fall into the sunk cost fallacy, classic e
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Library & information science
How to Read Library Call Numbers and What They Mean (Classification, Book, and Author Marks)
A library call number is the unique code on a book's spine that tells you where it sits and sets it apart from other items. This guide explains its parts: location marks, classific
Earth science
When Compasses Pointed South: Geomagnetic Reversal
A geomagnetic reversal is when Earth’s magnetic north and south poles swap places. This piece covers how Earth’s magnetic field is made, how scientists found traces of past reversa
Statistics
Torture the Numbers and They Will Confess: P-hacking
P-hacking is the practice of analysing data in different ways until a “statistically significant” result appears. We look at what p-values mean, the common ways p-hacking happens,
Earth science
Drought: What Are Its Causes and Impacts, Cases in South Korea, and Response Measures?
Drought is one of the natural disasters with the most severe and widespread impacts, causing a variety of environmental, economic, and social problems. Climate change and populatio
Psychology
The Psychology of Job Stress and Ways to Manage It (Occupational Psychology)
This time, I would like to put together a resource on the psychology of stress people may experience while carrying out their duties at work and ways to manage it. These are also r
Journalism & communication
The Functions and Roles of the Press: Its Core Roles and Importance in Society
What does the press actually do for society? This article explains the main functions of the press, from providing information, acting as a watchdog, and shaping public opinion to
Economics
Bad Money Wins: Gresham's Law
If you had a worn, crumpled bill and a crisp new one in your wallet, which would you hand over first? This article explains Gresham's Law, the idea that bad money drives out good:
General knowledge
Reaching an Answer by Rough Estimate: Fermi Estimation
Fermi estimation breaks an unknown quantity into numbers you already know, roughly estimates each piece, and multiplies them to get the order of magnitude. This article covers the
General knowledge
The Importance and Preventive Benefits of Regular Health Checkups
Regular health checkups have become an important means of maintaining personal health and improving quality of life in modern society. Through regular checkups, many people can det
Design
Modular Design: The Key to Efficiency and Consistency
Design does more than pursue visual beauty; it plays an important role in maximizing information communication and the user experience. In this process, the concept of a 'module' h
Earth science
Cold Seawater Rises from the Deep: Upwelling
Upwelling is the process in which cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep rises to fill the gap left when wind pushes surface water away. We look at how it works, where it happens,