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Food & nutrition
The glycemic index is a value that shows how quickly and how much blood sugar rises after eating a particular food, relative to glucose (or white bread) set at 100. This article co
Business administration
Why is it so hard to switch carriers, airlines, or software even when a cheaper option exists? This piece explains switching costs, the three types identified by Burnham, Frels, an
Psychology
In modern society, many people experience difficulty fully acknowledging their own success and feel as though their achievements were obtained through deception. This phenomenon is
Economics
The law of diminishing marginal utility describes how the extra satisfaction from getting one more of something keeps shrinking. We look at what marginal utility means, how the ide
Statistics
In this article, we will explore the concept of norms. Norms refer to the scores used as a basis for comparison when comparing an individual's test score with those of other people
General knowledge
CCL (Creative Commons License) lets creators state in advance how their work may be used, so others can use it without asking for permission each time. This article explains the co
Economics
Can rebuilding after a disaster or war really make a society richer? This piece explains the broken window fallacy through Frédéric Bastiat’s 1850 parable of the seen and the unsee
Business administration
Disruptive innovation is innovation that looks inferior at first but wins new customers with a cheaper, simpler alternative and gradually takes over the mainstream market. This art
Education
Educational philosophy is an academic field that identifies the nature and values of education and offers practical direction through systematic, in-depth inquiry into its purposes
Information technology
Drones are used in more and more fields, from the military to commercial, industrial, and personal use. This article explains what drones are, where they are used, the key technolo
Logistics
How do milk and vaccines reach us while staying cold? This article covers the history of the cold chain from ice-packed shipping to refrigerated trucks, its four stages and tempera
Food & nutrition
What is the deep, savory taste that is neither salty nor sweet? This article covers umami from Kikunae Ikeda's discovery to glutamate, inosinate and guanylate, the synergy effect,
