Value conflicts are caused by perceived or actual incompatible belief systems. Values are beliefs that people use to give meaning to their lives. Value disputes arise only when people attempt to force one set of values on others or lay claim to exclusive value systems that do not allow for divergent beliefs.Click to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, what is the meaning of intrapersonal conflict?Intrapersonal conflict occurs within an individual. Read More...
Do all popular musicians live hard and fast, take risks and die young?
This article is the third in a series examining mortality in popular musicians. To recap, the first article examined longevity, suicide, murder and accidental death rates in pop musicians compared with population data from the U.S. As expected, longevity was significantly reduced in pop musicians, who also had higher rates of suicide, homicide and accidental death. The second article explored the “myth” of the so-called 27 club, explaining how this idea emerged and why it has taken root in the public imagination. Read More...
EPAChina is heavily reliant on coal for its energy needsBeijing has reportedly ordered China's coal mines to boost output as an energy shortage across the country has seen millions of homes and businesses hit by power cuts in recent weeks.
Three major coal-producing provinces have pledged to increase production, Chinese news agency Caixin said.
Several provinces across the country have been suffering from blackouts since the middle of last month. Read More...