Ian Cobain, Author at The New Rationalist Magazine

The New American Crucible – Bouncing Back Post-Pandemic

Ian Cobain — Sun, 10 May 2020 01:50:31 +0000

Because of COVID-19 and the global pandemic it has caused our world looks radically different from what it did at the beginning of the year. People are (quite literally) quarantined within their homes throughout the United States, nervous about going out for anything that isn’t completely essential for fear that they will be infected with […]

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In Conversation With Richard V Battle – Conquering Life’s Course

Ian Cobain — Fri, 01 May 2020 05:47:13 +0000

Tell us about yourself. I am an award-winning author of six books, a speaker, and a business advisor. My experiences include forty plus successful corporate years including executive positions; and surviving a fire, divorce, financial ruin, two heart procedures, and cancer. Tell us about your latest book: Conquering Life’s Course: Common Sense in Chaotic Times? […]

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Udemy Web Development Courses -A Quick Guide

Ian Cobain — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 10:23:33 +0000

The number of people looking to do online courses has increased by 200% since the coronavirus lockdown. Even before all the pandemic scare, online learning was gaining significant grounds powered by e-learning portals like Udemy, Udacity, and Coursera. This post is about the best web development courses you can find online, mainly Udemy. And there […]

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In Conversation with Barbara Hong – Failing Up

Ian Cobain — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:12:01 +0000

In this interview, Barbara Hong, PhD, pours out her heart about her early childhood in Singapore and how pedagogy needs to change if teachers are to make any meaningful impact in a students’ life. Is a single empathetic teacher enough to change the course of a student’s life? In Dr Hong’s own words about her […]

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In conversation with Virali Modi

Ian Cobain — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:28:50 +0000

“When you hear the word ‘disabled,’ people immediately think about people who can’t walk or talk or do everything that people take for granted. Now, I take nothing for granted. But I find the real disability is people who can’t find joy in life and are bitter.” -Teri Garr Paralysed waist down since 2006, Virali Modi […]

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Why Essential Oils Are Just Plain Nonsense

Ian Cobain — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:59:06 +0000

Why Essential Oils Are Just Plain Nonsense Plenty of facts or claims you hear and read about essential oils are just plain nonsense. You will come across claims by brands that all their essential oils are pure, of therapeutic grade, of clinical grade or pure grade. You will also find certifications and test results that […]

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Keith Ferrazzi’s “Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time” – A Review

Ian Cobain — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:05:01 +0000

“Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time” is a self help book about networking by Keith Ferrazzi. The bestselling nonfiction book transcends genres such as business, personal development, leadership, entrepreneurship and networking. It is a handbook for aspirants who wish to progress in life and especially those who wish […]

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How To Use Vaping To Quit Smoking

Ian Cobain — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:41:02 +0000

Vaping or vaporizing is considered by almost everyone to be an alternative to smoking. Many smokers may wonder if vaping will help them to quit smoking forever or would they relapse again. Smokers who try to quit using everything from nicotine gums to patches often resume smoking in some time. It is absolutely pragmatic and […]

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Can NLP change your life for the better?

Ian Cobain — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:37:28 +0000

NLP is the acronym for neuro-linguistic programming. NLP is also an abbreviation used for natural language processing. Neuro-linguistic programming and NLP in this context does not have any connection with natural language processing. Neuro-linguistic programming is a specialized practice to hone communication, facilitate personal development and to make psychotherapy more effective. NLP has been hotly […]

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The Rise of Populism: Back to the Past

Ian Cobain — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:59:45 +0000

How Did We Get Here? It is clear to any observer of the daily news that populism is on the rise. While most would agree that this phenomenon is occurring in many countries around the globe (seemingly spreading each day), the reasons for why this phenomenon is happening now are not immediately clear. Populism is […]

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