Psychology
The Trap of Words That Fit Everyone: The Barnum Effect
The Barnum effect is our tendency to accept vague personality descriptions that fit almost anyone as accurate analyses of ourselves. This piece covers where the name came from, P.
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Economics
The Higher the Price, the More People Buy: The Giffen Good
A Giffen good is a good whose quantity demanded rises when its price rises and falls when its price falls, going against the law of demand. We look at where the name came from, why
Tourism studies
The Appeal of Themed Travel: New Experiences Embracing the Environment and Local Regions
Today, the tourism industry means more than simply visiting attractions and taking photographs. The tourism industry is constantly changing worldwide, and themed travel in particul
General knowledge
Masterpieces Are Always the Few: Sturgeon's Law
Sturgeon's Law is the rule of thumb that 90% of anything is crud. We look at how it came about, what it really means, similar ideas that came before it, and how to use it wisely in
Statistics
Why Your Friends Have More Friends Than You: The Friendship Paradox
The friendship paradox is the phenomenon in which most people's friends have, on average, more friends than they do. This article explains why it happens with a simple calculation,
Library & information science
The Development of Library Systems and the Advantages and Disadvantages of Automation
This time, I would like to prepare material on how library systems develop and become automated, along with the advantages and disadvantages of introducing automation. Library auto
Earth science
The Hidden Effects of Fog: From Ecosystems to Human Activities
Fog is a weather phenomenon frequently encountered in everyday life and an important factor that limits visibility and greatly affects transportation safety. In particular, fog can
Chemistry
Environmental Pollution: Strategies and Responses to Protect Human Health and the Environment
Environmental problems involving chemicals are recognized as among the serious environmental problems worldwide. Various chemicals released by human activities pollute the air, wat
Tourism studies
Tourism That Swallows Cities: The Structure of Overtourism and Its Solutions
What if, out of nowhere, hundreds of visitors from elsewhere began coming to the alley outside your home every day to take selfies, shouting and singing loudly until late at night,
General knowledge
A Preview of Major Accidents: Heinrich’s Law
Major accidents rarely happen “suddenly”; they are usually preceded by many small warning signs. This article explains Heinrich’s Law (the 1:29:300 rule), its domino theory, later
General knowledge
How to Write a Report (Assignment): A Guide for College Life
Writing reports is a big part of college life, but it can be hard for first-year students. This guide covers report structure, research, the cover page and table of contents, and h
Economics
Market Equilibrium and Price Changes: The Core Principles of Supply and Demand
The basic concepts of supply and demand, how market equilibrium and the equilibrium price form, how price changes affect quantity demanded and supplied, what shifts the demand and