Anger Management
Jessica Ryan-Smith Jessica Ryan-Smith

Anger Management

When was the last time you really lost your cool?

Perhaps someone pulled out in front of you while you were driving. Perhaps you have a noisy neighbour who played one Celine Dion track too many. Maybe the referee made a really stupid decision just before the final whistle.

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In Praise of Conflict
Jessica Ryan-Smith Jessica Ryan-Smith

In Praise of Conflict

There is a widespread belief that ‘co-operation is better than conflict’, but neither co-operation nor conflict is inherently ‘better’. Powerful elites are effective co-operators in the service of their own interests, often at others’ expense. Scapegoating and bullying at work and in communities often depend on the co-operation of bystanders who fail to challenge wrongful behaviour.

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How to Approach Conflict with Your Housemates
Jessica Ryan-Smith Jessica Ryan-Smith

How to Approach Conflict with Your Housemates

We’ve put together a cheat sheet to help you navigate your interactions with others so that you can hopefully live together amicably and have more time to concentrate on your studies.

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