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Hey, graduates: Here's how to find the right job
Hey, graduates: Here's how to find the right job

Recent graduates take heart: There is meaningful work out there for you.  Jodi Kantor, Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times investigative reporter, …

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The hazards of being in love with love
The hazards of being in love with love

If you know someone who falls in love at first sight over and over again, there’s a word for that: emophilia. Daniel N. Jones is professor of managem…

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Should childhood be monetized?
Should childhood be monetized?

 Putting your cute family on social media is clickbait gold — but what does it do to the kids? Journalist Fortesa Latifi joins guest host Courtney Co…

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The state of Black studies, post-D.E.I.
The state of Black studies, post-D.E.I.

Schools around the country are shuttering their Black studies departments—often without regulatory prompting. Jafari S. Allen is a professor of Afric…

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Why did we stop hanging out?
Why did we stop hanging out?

We’ve heard a lot about the loneliness epidemic in this country, but it might be worth asking: Do we even like spending time with people anymore? Der…

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Who wants to be an alpha male?
Who wants to be an alpha male?

The manosphere is an undeniable force right now, and there are people who will teach you how to join it. Charles Bethea, staff writer at The New York…

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Your perfect person doesn’t have to be perfect
Your perfect person doesn’t have to be perfect

In dating, finding “the one” might be easier if you stop assuming “the one” will be a perfect match. Paul Eastwick is professor of psychology at UC D…

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How do you define color?
How do you define color?

If the definition of “green” is yellow plus blue, how do you define “yellow” and “blue”? Kory Stamper is a lexicographer who has written dictionaries…

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How to think like an optimist
How to think like an optimist

Even in our darkest moments, we can build the skills to keep our spirits up. Deepika Chopra is a psychologist, visual imagery expert and founder of T…

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In defense of paying your taxes
In defense of paying your taxes

 Nobody enjoys paying taxes, but how would our nation function without them? Vanessa S. Williamson is a senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brooki…

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