Social connectedness, happiness and health Introduction People do not live by themselves but live and interact with other human beings. As a result, human beings are inherently social creatures. Human interaction dates way back to evolution as humans have thrived in social groups. In contrast, when people were separated or segregated for various reasons they suffered. Social groups are a great component of human living and wellbeing Holt-Lunstad, Smith, and Layton (2010) define social connectedness to the relationships people have with others. At an individual level, social connectedness includes the quality and number of connections one has with other people in a society such as family and friends. Research indicates that social connection is important for the health, happiness and overall wellbeing of human beings. social connectedness and isolation have effects on mental and physical health of humans. the connection to other fellow people is important for emotional, mental and societal development of people. human relationships. Benefits of Social connectedness People have been able to reap heavy benefits when they feel socially connected especially in today’s world which is increasingly…

Ethical Implications of Google Participation in Military Contracts Ideals, Effects, and Consequences at Stake The article by Brittany on the code of ethics of google as a company displays a threat to ethics at work and society, and the consequences may be dire. The Pentagon contract seeks to develop cloud storage for the Defense Department. It is such a lucrative deal that many companies are battling for, but its value for ethics is questionable. The higher percentage of the company’s employees signed a letter in protest of the move to participate in the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) (Lea, 2020). Since the project entails hosting of classified information, Google should distance itself from it because the results of war endanger human lives and the economy. Besides, the involvement of the company in a military deal might hurt it because of a bad image associated with war. Violation of Moral Rights The moral rights of employees and the broader market served by the company have been violated. It is the right of the employees to participate in the decision-making process of…

Tranquility is the Next Luxury People are known to keep busy and do everything to ensure they remain productive. You must never ignore the power of being alone. Staying in a quiet place ensures that you organize your thoughts and ideas. Tranquility relaxes your mind, body, and soul leading to thoughtful suggestions on different matters. No matter how much fortune one has, when there is no peace of mind, you cannot enjoy all the luxuries you can afford. You need to be in a happy state to enjoy the wealth you have accumulated. Being around people who are dealing with many challenges can lead to a stressful life. Stress can affect your morale in how you do things and move around your life’s choices. In today’s world, people convince themselves that there is always something that should be done. Staying busy has become some sort of norm. Disregarding one’s alone time can be damaging to mental health. This One Thing That Money Can’t Buy-“Me Time.” An overworked brain can lead to depression because you will feel overwhelmed with all you…

Club Mahindra resort reviews Club Mahindra resort It was a dream for me to visit my dream holiday destinations with my family. Some or the other way, due to lack of time and proper planning, we could never make it happen. However, after going through the Club Mahindra resort reviews comprehensively, I became a member of Club Mahindra almost 4 years back, and since then, I have been travelling with my family members or friends to various holiday destinations across the country. Staying at Club Mahindra resort is a fun-filled and extravagant affair because of the world-class facilities and unique activities while you are on a holiday trip. A year ago, my parents kept on expressing their desire to take them to Kerala. Taking quality time out of my busy work schedule was so tough that I couldn’t manage. However, a friend of mine told me about the facilities of Club Mahindra, which is India’s largest chain of resorts. I went through the Club Mahindra resort reviews thoroughly and decided to make my parents official members of Club Mahindra. During…

Review of the Book Fantastic Night and other Stories Introduction The book “Fantastic Night and Other Stories” was written by Stefan Zweig in 1922. He was a famous writer, novelist, and journalist who died in 1942. The title of the book is a mind capturing one as it makes the reader develop an interest in knowing the fantastic events in the night. The collection has several stories, which include “The Governess,” “Letter from an Unknown Woman,” and “The titular story.” The book describes the transformation of a young man’s life in an evening. He led a boring life, which later turned when he gets wealthy. The young man found himself and therefore giving a moral story that to survive, a man ought to begin from scratch. The essay will focus on the role that love plays in the story “A letter from an Unknown Woman and “The Governess.” Thesis Statement: Love is beautiful, and everyone craves to feel wanted. Although love is known to bring happiness, it could also have its negative side, which would bring sadness and rejection. Role…

Peer Review Hello Xinran, I would like to appreciate your presentation as it is detailed and well structured. The apartment that you stay in with your friend is not so big, and the electric appliances that you use are energy-friendly and do not consume a lot of energy. The consumption of electricity in the united states is vast because of the many houses within the country and the amount of electricity consumed by these houses. The air conditioners and heating appliances are the most energy consumers than any other device by the households in the country. You have energy friendly devices in your house, and the refrigerator and television serve as the most electricity consumers because of their sizes as well as the components in them. You use a lot of time charging your laptop more than using any other device. The control of energy consumption is more critical, and it is recommended to ensure that we use devices that have less consumption to conserve energy.   Hello Nicole, Your presentation is well organized and detailed. Households in the united…

South Korea             South Korea occupies the southern part of the Korean peninsula, where it is bordered by North Korea, the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and the Yellow Sea. It has a population of 51.47 million people, most of who are ethnically Korean. There is also a minority of Chinese permanent residents and a growing number of foreigners consisting of people from the United States and Japan: about one million. Several foreign nationals are employed in organizations or diplomatic corps, mainly workers from China and Southeast Asia. The official language spoken is the Korean language, with a few people also speaking in English. The country is constitutionally granted freedom of religion, with no national religion. Confucianism is still quite evident in the daily lives of Koreans and dramatically influences their daily lives, just like Buddhism. A third of the population identify as Christians even though Buddhism impacts their everyday lives. The Confucian culture’s emphasis on showing respect to ancestors and people of seniority influences the family, social, and work-life of Koreans, although to a lesser extent than in…

Religions and Theology  Karl Max describes religion in his writings as the opium of the oppressed. He says religion is an expression of material realities and an economic injustice, which means that the problem faced in religion are problems in society. He describes religion as a symptom rather than a disease (Nolan, 2002). This is because religion is used by the oppressed to make them feel better about their distress. According to Karl Max, religion can be the opium of the poor in that it is meant to create an illusion fantasy for the poor. The struggles of the poor hinder them from finding true happiness, and religion tells them that it is alright because they will find joy in life after death. Just as the opium-based drugs relieve the pain during severe injuries, religion does that to the economically hurt. There are several examples to support Karl Max’s views. First, the republican politicians have enjoyed support from the New Christian Right, who advocates a more aggressive anti-communist policy. Second, Liberal politicians such as George Bush and Ronald Regan have…

Coca Cola Mission and Vision Statement The mission and vision of the Coca Cola company are to “refresh the world” and spread happiness. These are well illustrated through the media advertisements that the company makes. The company also had the idea of diversifying its portfolio of offerings by manufacturing a wide range of soft drinks. Company Description The Coca Cola company was founded by a Chandler in 1886. The headquarters of the company is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It one of the companies amongst the top ten companies in the world, and it has been able to maintain its position as the leading company in the brand in items of the value of the brands up to 2013 from 2000. Currently, the company is ranked in the third position after Apple Inc. and Google Inc. in terms of brand costs.  Coca Cola is a multinational company that has its route in almost the whole world. The company is currently involved in marketing, retailing, manufacturing of syrups of non-alcoholic drinks, and other products. The fundamental product of the company…

Trisha Samuelson Reply Thank you, Trisha, for your response to the discussion, which I find more intriguing, and I concur with your opinion that both workers of BFGoodrich understood what their condition was right and wrong and that their leadership figures affected them. They collected facts on what they felt was right and wrong, adapted the insight to their case, and then made a judgment based on those two issues. Before concluding to any moral sense, individuals ought to comprehend that they are indeed being faced with an ethical matter, and they need to establish the course of their actions. They also have to choose to pursue the noble deeds of their actions before coming to a final decision. And as highlighted by utilitarian theory, the ultimate consequences of one’s acts determine if they are right or wrong because the end product should be happiness. Troy Kravig Reply Thank you, Kravig for your post. Even though Merck came up with an ethical decision of providing the people with free drugs that helped a lot of individuals, I believe that he…