Psychology
Classrooms don’t have to be smartphone-free zones, tech-fluent educators tell province
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8 minute read Preview Friday, Dec. 16, 2022Conspiracy theories are dangerous even if they don’t affect behaviour
6 minute read Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Author: Lara Millman, PhD Student, Philosophy, Dalhousie University
Much has been made in recent years of politicians like Donald Trump and their use of conspiracy theories. In Canada, a number of conservative politicians have voiced support for conspiracy theories.
Little things in life can take on big meaning
4 minute read Monday, Aug. 9, 2021Every once in a while, I have to try extra hard to look for the good things around me, especially lately.
I remind myself to poke my head outside of my echo chamber, and remember that even though the world seems to be on fire (literally and figuratively) there is still goodness and my soul needs to be nourished by it.
Sometimes, the brightest spot on my day is a jackpot — something like going on a vacation or finding a $5 bill in my pocket.
It’s the days that I easily make a connection with someone or have so much fun doing something that I forget about all the chaos around me.