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Why have authoritarianism and libertarianism merged? A political psychologist on ‘the vulnerability of the modern self’

Why have authoritarianism and libertarianism merged? A political psychologist on ‘the vulnerability of the modern self’: The so-called Qanon shaman, Jacob Chansley, at the Capitol riot. Shutterstock/Johnny Silvercloud Logically, authoritarianism and libertarianism are contradictory. Supporters of authoritarian leaders share a state of mind in which they take direction from an idealised figurehead and closely identify …

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A Memoir of My Former Self: Hilary Mantel’s final book is a reminder of the many stories she still had to tell

A Memoir of My Former Self: Hilary Mantel’s final book is a reminder of the many stories she still had to tell: In A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing, Hilary Mantel writes: “There is no failed writing, only work pending.” She’s referring to the 97 notebooks that she kept in a …

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Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image

Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image: Dagerotip/Shutterstock For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment” came in my late 20s. “They thought you were autistic,” my mum …

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Self help

South Africa in the news: Self help: Hidden among data-rich economic commentary and an array of analytical figures and tables, the World Bank’s most recent South Africa Economic Update includes an uplifting personal story about Davy …: “South Africa” – BingNews Miller stars as South Africa win T20 series against Ireland: South Africa were struggling …

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South Africa must ban sugary drinks sales in schools. Self regulation is failing

South Africa must ban sugary drinks sales in schools. Self regulation is failing: White River Primary school in South Africa, sponsored by Coca Cola. Roo Reynolds/Flickr In 2017, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa voluntarily announced that it would stop supplying sugary beverages to primary school outlets. The company also pledged to remove all branding and advertising …

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Aldo’s ‘Step Into Love’ campaign promotes confidence in your true self

South Africa in the news: Aldo’s ‘Step Into Love’ campaign promotes confidence in your true self: Aldo has launched its latest international campaign ‘Step Into Love’, promoting your ability to express your true self and confidently show your beautiful soul to the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Here’s What’s Happening With Covid In The UK …

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England’s Curran self isolating after undergoing COVID-19 test

South Africa in the news: England’s Curran self isolating after undergoing COVID-19 test: FILE PHOTO: Cricket – South Africa v England – Second Test – PPC Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa – January 6, 2020 England’s Sam Curran in action REUTERS/Mike Hutchings REUTERS: England all-rounder …: “South Africa” – BingNews The Latest: Florida reports 10,000 …

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DfID merger with Foreign Office signals shift from using aid to reduce poverty to promoting British national self interest

DfID merger with Foreign Office signals shift from using aid to reduce poverty to promoting British national self interest: Shelter kits delivered to Mozambique after Cyclone Idai by the Department for International Development in 2019. DfID via Flickr, CC BY For a prime minister so keen on proclaiming Britain’s world-beating status, whether in response to …

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