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The Stories That Shape Us (And How to Rewrite Them)
This week, we questioned the myths that limit our thinking.
8 hrs ago
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Michael Kovnat
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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.”
Mar 19
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Michael Kovnat
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Dr. Sunita Sah
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Can a Text Message Reduce Crime?
An economist explains how small, low-cost interventions can outperform harsh punishments in making communities safer.
Mar 18
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Michael Kovnat
7
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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.
Mar 17
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Michael Kovnat
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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…
Mar 16
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Michael Kovnat
7
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Wars on Every Front
This week: Iran, criminal justice, and the battles we fight with one other.
Mar 13
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Michael Kovnat
3
The Secret Power of Big Mistakes
Why regret, when examined honestly, can become one of life’s best teachers.
Mar 12
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Michael Kovnat
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What Pain Can Teach Us
Writer Darcey Steinke explores how suffering—physical, emotional, and spiritual—can become a doorway to meaning, connection, and deeper understanding.
Mar 11
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Michael Kovnat
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Darcey Steinke
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Why the Universe Keeps Getting More Interesting
A new scientific theory suggests that complexity, in living and non-living systems alike, emerges through a universal evolutionary process.
Mar 10
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Michael Kovnat
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The Science of Oversharing: Why Revealing More Builds Trust
Harvard Business School professor Leslie John shows how thoughtful self-disclosure can deepen relationships, improve leadership, and strengthen…
Mar 9
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Michael Kovnat
16
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The Most Creative Partnership in History—And What It Can Teach Us About Collaboration
This week we learned from the Beatles, and from our own past mistakes.
Mar 6
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Michael Kovnat
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After Atheism: One Writer’s Search for Faith
Christopher Beha on why evidence alone can’t answer life’s biggest questions—and why skepticism may be the first step toward belief.
Mar 5
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Michael Kovnat
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Christopher Beha
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