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Here's How to Get Lucky

We all know someone who seems impossibly lucky. They land the perfect job, get into the right school, meet the right people at the right time. But lu…

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How to Spot a Swindler

Charlatans by Moisés Naím and Quico Toro

Nobody's Fool by Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris

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The Weird Force That May Well Kill You

Like it or not, gravity controls life and death on this planet, yet we barely understand it.

Crush by James Riordon Pull by Brennan Spiegel …

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You're a Hypocrite, But That's OK

Why acknowledging our own contradictions can make us better friends, colleagues, and citizens.

The Hypocrisy Trap by Michael Hallsworth The St…

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The Simple Shift That Reduces Stress and Increases Freedom

Why choosing less leads to more clarity, wellness, and connection.

Act One: Less Is Liberation by Christine Platt

Act Two: Work Won't Love You Back b…

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Your Life Could Use a Little More Danger

Here’s how small, smart risks can boost your creativity and strengthen your relationships — at work and at home.

Act 1️⃣: Safe Danger by Ben Swire

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The Story of Depression

A Cure for Darkness by Alex Riley The Empire of Depression by Jonathan Sadowsky

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How to Break Up With Your Car

The surprising case for walking, cycling, community—and life after automobile overload.

Life After Cars by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and Aaron…

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Where Intelligence Really Comes From

Why simple neurons—and simple algorithms—can create minds far more complex than their parts.

Act One: The Emergent Mind by Gaurav Suri and Jay McClel…

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Want to Lead Better? Stop Being So Authentic.

We’ve all been told to bring our authentic selves to work, to be vulnerable, to share our truth. But what if all that authenticity is actually holdin…

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