Author: Jeffrey Skevington

Good communication skills bring value to every human interaction. In the age of instantaneous worldwide communication, and the proliferation of social media platforms, how does one maintain courtesy and the other virtues within the limits of “text only” interaction?

Martial Arts films from Asia have influenced Western films for decades. We examine a few better known examples, throw in some of our favorites, and compare the virtues portrayed with their counterparts in Western movies.In particular we are looking for contrasts between virtues, and how they are valued in these genres.

Niccolo Machiavelli’s “The Prince, ” originally published in 1532, is often pointed to as a manual for underhanded dealings, both in politics and business. However, there is a larger motivation behind Machiavelli’s writings, and a deeper understanding may be had of the advice he provides to those in power.