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Democracy 2.0: Can We Reboot Politics for the Age of AI?
A new book explores the real risks and rewards of letting artificial intelligence into the halls of power.
7 hrs ago
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Michael Kovnat
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If Losing Weight Feels Impossible, Here’s Why
A new book explores the hidden biological and cultural forces that make self-control a losing game.
Nov 5
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Michael Kovnat
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Why You Should Talk to Your Pet
A new book reveals how our instinct to see human minds everywhere—from pets to robots—helps us connect, create, and survive.
Nov 4
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Michael Kovnat
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Justin Gregg
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Jim Cramer on How to Make Money in Any Market
The CNBC legend reveals why index funds won’t make you rich—and how to build lasting wealth by picking your own winning stocks.
Nov 3
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Michael Kovnat
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Welcome to November: Must-Read Books for the New Month
Fresh ideas from the likes of Scott Galloway, Elizabeth Kolbert, Martin Scorsese, and a long-awaited memoir from Margaret Atwood
Nov 1
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Panio Gianopoulos
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October 2025
This Halloween, Not All Monsters Are in Costume
From primal fears to negative self-talk, this week’s books reveal the hidden forces that really haunt us.
Oct 31
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Michael Kovnat
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Why Does Everything Online Suck Now?
Cory Doctorow calls it “enshittification.” Here’s how we got here—and how we can make the internet not terrible again.
Oct 30
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Michael Kovnat
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5 Lessons the Dying Can Teach Us About Living Well
After sitting beside hundreds of people at the end of life, death doula Diane Button has learned what truly matters—and how to live without regret.
Oct 29
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Michael Kovnat
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Silence the Monster: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk from Running Your Team
The hardest part of leadership isn’t strategy—it’s the story you tell yourself. These experts reveal how to rewrite that inner script and lead with…
Oct 28
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Michael Kovnat
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Choose Wisely: Stop Trying to “Optimize” Your Life
Not every decision can be reduced to data. In a new book, a philosopher and a psychologist say wisdom starts where the algorithm ends.
Oct 27
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Michael Kovnat
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It’s Not All on You: 5 Books That Reveal the Hidden Forces Shaping Your Life
From food and finances to love and leadership, these books show how unseen systems—and not just personal choices—shape our health, money, and identity.
Oct 25
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Panio Gianopoulos
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Steven Pinker Helps You Deal With Awkward Dates
And other smart solutions to everyday problems we came across this week.
Oct 24
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Michael Kovnat
6
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