# Progress
A Brief History of Humankind: From Ancient Times to Modern Era
The story of humankind is a complex and fascinating one that spans millennia. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece to the modern era of science and technology, the history of humankind is a testament to the power of progress and society.
Commentary: The Surprises of New York City
You never know what you'll run across in this city. Cities are surprising places because people are surprising. And people in bigger, more densely populated cities are among the most surprising and surprised (when they look up from their smartphones, that is).
History: 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Telephone
According to Elon Education (not Elon Musk), today's generation thinks nothing about picking up their phone wherever they are. The older generations can recall the impossible consideration of ever having a mobile phone, one not connected to a wall in the home.
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"Opinion" A strange dream
I had the strangest dream last night. I met a woman who had been in a coma since 1971. She was asking me what had changed since that time. I know I dreamed this because my husband and I were talking about the crazy things happening in the world. It’s easy to shake your head and say what is going on? Has everyone lost their mind? The fact is though, we have had controversy and a lot of crazy in every decade. So, here are the questions I remember her asking in the dream and my answers to them.
Finding and Sustaining Motivation Through Self-reflection
man wearing white long-sleeve shirt on air photoCam Adams/Unsplash. Most of us look forward to maintaining motivation when we're doing certain activities or tasks or trying to achieve our goals. Sometimes it's quite unnerving to work hard to stay motivated, and we tend to procrastinate or give up easily.