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Debate of the Week: Are humans the best healers?

Can robots save the day? Maybe. Technologically, robots may never be as good at caregiving as humans can be, but—given the huge demand and low supply—they may be good enough. Demand for existing consumer robots—not just Roomba, the robot vacuum cleaner, and its kind, but also some caregiving robots—is already skyrocketing. According to an industry […]
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Debate of the Week: Do we need lessons in small talk?

THE NEWS: How do you gain the social know-how, cultural and linguistic skills to hold a good conversation? Teenagers around the world are turning up to higher education and the world of work without the basic conversation and listening skills they need to succeed. Professors say the simultaneous rise of tech and a global pandemic […]
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Tips for travel with unvaccinated kids

Traveling with children requires a lot of planning at the best of times, and doing so during a pandemic has added a whole new set of difficulties to the permanent adventure of parenting. Traveling with kids who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine can be particularly tricky.  So, How can you enjoy traveling with kids […]