Required Reading

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment to direct your attention over to a new feature I’m going to be trying to put together on a (somewhat) regular basis. Basically, the idea behind this Required Reading feature is to aggregate some of the best articles from the week and present them with some commentary. As our very first article points out, many people are losing the abiity to do little more than skim information or think very deeply. Let’s combat that by flexing our brain muscles and taking some time to pour over these thought-provoking pieces.
Stoooopid …. why the Google generation isn’t as smart as it thinks

This was a great article about people losing the ability to focus and think deeply because of information overload. Despite a small shred of technophobia, the article is very insightful. Maybe it will help you figure out what’s making you “Distracted from distraction by distraction”.

Natural Treatment for Clinical Depression

Make no mistake, these helpful strategies are not just for people struggling with depression. The brain is one of the more mysterious organs of the body, and anything that can help people to understand how theirs works is useful to not only treating things like depression but preventing it as well. The article is an altogether easy read and very informative.

How High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you Gain Weight

High Fructose Corn Syrup can be found in just about anything these days, not just candy bars. You might be surprised to learn it’s in things like jarred tomato sauce and other unlikely places. Learn why this chemical is so bad for you, and then avoid it like the plague!

To See Rights Fade For A Cause You Can’t Be On The Wrong Side Of…

We all currently enjoy and benefit from this invention called the Internet, but there are forces that wish to control and dominate what has typically been a free and open platform. It’s important to understand the new “silver bullet” that is being fired and what we can do to prevent it from ruining free speech rights online.