ZerX Gallery

The Middle Class Squeeze: An Inherent Flaw of Capitalism Introduction: The middle class, typically consisting of individuals and families who are neither extremely wealthy nor in poverty, often finds themselves caught between the top earners and the economically disadvantaged. They aspire to enjoy a certain level of financial stability, but various factors contribute to their struggles. For example, expensive education, healthcare, etc. The people in this category is in the flaw of our economic system. There is no universal definition of middle class. This category is often referred to earn too much to qualify for government assistance but still struggle to afford essential services like education and healthcare. The middle class squeeze, an alarming consequence of capitalist systems, is a glaring indicator of the inherent flaws within such economic models. As the gap between the wealthy elite and the middle class widens, this paper aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of capi

The Silver and Wooden Spoon: The World isn't Fair Chapter 1 Philosophy is a discipline that seeks to understand the fundamental questions about life, knowledge, existence, morality, and the nature of reality. It explores deep and abstract ideas, using critical thinking and logical reasoning to examine our beliefs and assumptions about the world. Philosophy tackles questions that often have no easy answers and delves into topics that touch upon the human experience and our place in the universe. At its core, philosophy is like a toolbox of intellectual tools that helps us think more deeply and critically about the world around us. It encourages us to ask questions and challenge conventional wisdom. Philosophy invites us to ponder abstract concepts such as truth, justice, beauty, and the meaning of life. It pushes us to explore different perspectives and consider diverse viewpoints, broadening our understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Engaging with philosophy can be

 Cultural Difference and Comparison between Germany and Brazil as A Guideline for the German Expatriate Manager in Brazil Introduction In this era, expatriate managers must face so many challenges from increasingly complex and subtle differences among their employees that reflect cultural influences from their country. The work environment, deals negotiation, and national boundaries may diverse in each culture. Unfortunately, many managers are failed to deal with the crucial point of cultural diversity (Earley & Mosakowski, 2004). The recent literature has also proven that cultural differences constitute a barrier to business communication (Hofstede, 2000; Nowakowski, 2005; Chaterjee & Vartanian, 2016; Agbanyo & Wang, 2022). “Culture is a multi-dimensional reality and possibility regarding self, society and the world. Culture does not exist in isolation. It grows and develops in the community of other cultures as well as in dynamic interaction with nature and transcendence.