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Why Smart People Stay Stuck (And How to Break Free)
Bestselling author Nir Eyal explains why your beliefs, not your abilities, may be holding you back.
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How Energy Built Civilization, and Could Destroy It
A sweeping new history argues that human dominance wasn’t about brains alone. It was about our ability to generate and control power
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The 5 Habits That Keep Your Brain Young
Brain fog, forgetfulness, and aging aren’t destiny. Here’s the science-backed plan to fight back.
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We're Living Through a Storytelling Revolution
From language to AI, each new storytelling tool rewires society. This one is different.
 • Michael Kovnat and Kevin Ashton
The Stories That Shape Us (And How to Rewrite Them)
This week, we questioned the myths that limit our thinking.
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The Science of Defiance (and Why You Need It)
We’re trained from childhood to comply—even when it goes against our values. Here’s how to reclaim your “True No.”
 • Michael Kovnat and Dr. Sunita Sah
Can a Text Message Reduce Crime?
An economist explains how small, low-cost interventions can outperform harsh punishments in making communities safer.
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Creativity Is a Habit, Not a Talent
Just five minutes of daily creativity can rewire your brain, reduce stress, and make you feel more alive.
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The Myth of the Picky Child
For most of human history, children ate what adults ate, from bitter greens to organ meats. Historian Helen Zoe Veit argues that modern pickiness isn’t…
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The Next Big Idea Club Book of the Day Newsletter
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