Month: November 2022
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Black Friday
Last Updated on 2023-09-17 by Joop Beris Black Friday is the term mostly used in the United States for the Friday following Thanksgiving. It’s the day that marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It’s known for retailers offering massive discounts and in a way it is a perfect summary of our empty, consumption…
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Are we happier?
Last Updated on 2023-09-17 by Joop Beris A friend triggered me with a question the other day. He was wondering: are we happier today in our modern society than people in the past? That’s a very complex question with many facets to consider. Who are we comparing? How are we going to make that comparison?…