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In the context of this discussion, I thought it was clear that a "blank slate" is a mental, not physical, thing. I intended to convey that DNA does not prepare us for a particular environment, but it does equip us to learn about, and survive within, the environment we are born into. Our nature is adaptable. Isn't that what we consider to be the reason for our s...

I have no questions by far. Thank you for examining my progress at work!

Statistics: Posted by Surabhi Rani — Today, 6:50 am

IMG_4906.jpeg (697.17 KiB) Viewed 4 timesA transparent globe allows us to better understand the paradoxical nature of the wagon wheel effect or of inward centripet...

I am doing my best to avoid these phrases, even in daily conversations.

Statistics: Posted by Nuel Ukah — Today, 5:38 pm

My take-home is Never ask rhetorical questions, especially when doing business, negotiating, or otherwise engaging in a tough, important, or high-stakes conversation.The customer service example took me out. Customer service really takes a lot, including unnecessary and undeserving rants, instead of respectfully going straight to the point.

Not only in negotiations and s...