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Why We Work with Barry Schwartz - Opportunity, Good Fortune, and Happiness
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小鍾 posted on 2016/05/27Ever wondered if luck plays a bigger role in success than we admit? This fascinating talk by Barry Schwartz dives into opportunity, good fortune, and happiness, exploring ideas around meritocracy and even an 'admissions lottery' for college. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth as you reflect on these thought-provoking concepts!
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people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /laɪf/
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UK /laɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- Period of time things live, from birth to death
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US /dɪˈzɚv/
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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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US /kaɪnd/
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UK /kaɪnd/
- Adjective
- In a caring and helpful manner
- Countable Noun
- One type of thing
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