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The Dark Side of Progress: Is Big Pharma and Agriculture Putting Profits Before People?

In an age where information is more accessible than ever, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to trust everything we hear—especially when it comes to science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry. While science and medicine have undoubtedly saved millions of lives and continue to progress in extraordinary ways, there’s a darker reality that lurks beneath the surface. What if, much like the media, these institutions are driven not by a quest for truth and health but by the power of money? Could it be that, instead of curing diseases, they are incentivized to perpetuate suffering for the sake of profit? What if cheap, natural remedies, often overlooked or suppressed, hold the key to solutions, but are kept just out of reach due to financial motives? The question of whether profit drives progress in medicine and agriculture isn’t a new one, but it’s gaining increased attention as consumers and patients become more aware of the tactics employed by industries that hold significant pow...

The Art of Negotiation: Lessons from "Captain Phillips"

Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts and grab your buckets of popcorn because we're about to embark on a cinematic journey where the stakes are high! Every weekend, we'll be diving into the thrilling world of negotiation movies, where the dialogue is sharper than a samurai sword and the plot twists more tangled than your earphones in a pocket. From the smooth-talking dealmakers to the hard-bargaining sharks, we'll witness the art of the deal in all its dramatic glory. And remember, attendance is mandatory. Welcome to 'The Negotiator's Playhouse'  – where every handshake is a plot twist, and every concession stand visit is a missed opportunity for drama! "Captain Phillips" , a gripping film based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates, is not just a tale of survival and heroism but also a masterclass in negotiation under the most extreme conditions. The movie showcases the intense negotiations between Capt...