“I’d Rather Not Know” – The Science Behind Willful Ignorance
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“I’d Rather Not Know” – The Science Behind Willful Ignorance
Choosing not to learn consequences allows people to act selfishly while maintaining positive self-image, research suggests. When given the choice to learn how their actions will affect someone else, 40% of people will choose ignorance, often in order to have…
The centipede’s dilemma: Why overthinking is killing productivity
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The centipede’s dilemma: Why overthinking is killing productivity
Discover the ancient wisdom of not pushing the river and how it can transform your everyday life and workplace.
Separating Fact from Fiction on Social Media in Times of Conflict
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Separating Fact from Fiction on Social Media in Times of Conflict - bellingcat
Bellingcat presents a guide to separating fact from fiction with real, recent examples of misinformation.
What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections
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What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections
Whether you call them rotaries, traffic circles or roundabouts, they offer a safer alternative to the four-way stop. But the modern roundabout has been decades in the making.
Warmer climate, spicier food. But which country is the spiciest?
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Warmer climate, spicier food. But which country is the spiciest?
Scientists don't understand why the correlation exists. Many ideas have been offered, but none are convincing.
10 Ways to Prove You’re a Strategic Thinker
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10 Ways to Prove You’re a Strategic Thinker
To get ahead in the business world, it’s not enough to think strategically. You also have to effectively communicate those ideas. There are several ways to do this, including elevating the conversation to focus on the big picture and broader context, being…
How to master "chronos" and "kairos" for business
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Master the Greek concepts of "kairos" and "chronos" to improve business timing
All complicated business decisions need a plan, but the flexibility to seize an unexpected opportunity should be baked in.
Use the CODE Method to Manage Your Digital Hoarding
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Famous Moustaches From History
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A hairy history of the moustache
It’s autumn and that means it’s ‘Movember’, the time of year when many men stop shaving and let their moustaches grow free. But what’s the history of the moustache? Dr Alun Withey explores
How did time begin, and how will it end?
Most things have a beginning and an end, including time itself. What was the spark that made it begin, and what will one day bring it to an end?
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Most things have a beginning and an end, including time itself. What was the spark that made it begin, and what will one day bring it to an end?
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How did time begin, and how will it end?
Most things have a beginning and an end, including time itself. What was the spark that made it begin, and what will one day bring it to an end?
Responding Thoughtfully In the Internet Age
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There’s a Difference Between Responding and Reacting
We must reclaim the space between stimulus and response. Our collective future depends on it, writes Brad Stulberg.
Javier Milei’s Canine Cabinet: Argentina President-Elect Seeks Counsel From Dogs
Argentina's new president Milei's closest confidante is a dead dog called Conan. It was he - in 2017 who told him - via a medium - to run for the top job. Milei later cloned the dog for $50,000 and believes he forst met him in a Roman Coliseum 2,000 years ago
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Argentina's new president Milei's closest confidante is a dead dog called Conan. It was he - in 2017 who told him - via a medium - to run for the top job. Milei later cloned the dog for $50,000 and believes he forst met him in a Roman Coliseum 2,000 years ago
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TIME
Argentina Just Elected an Eccentric Populist Who Seeks Counsel From His Cloned Dogs
Argentinians, desperate for change, elected Javier Milei, an eccentric right-wing populist with canine consultants.
Why Can’t We Resist Black Friday? A Behavioral Economist Explains.
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Why Can't We Resist Black Friday and Cyber Monday? A Behavioral Economist Explains The Psychological Forces That Make Sales Irresistible.
There are three psychological reasons why we can't resist Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Smart consumers and entrepreneurs should know what they are. Here's why.
The Race to Avert Quantum Computing Threat With New Encryption Standards
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The Race to Save Our Secrets From the Computers of the Future
Quantum technology could compromise our encryption systems. Can America replace them before it’s too late?
The best self-help book advice distilled to 11 simple rules
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The best self-help book advice distilled to 11 simple rules
The basic advice in hundreds of bestsellers is older than you think.
How Behavioral Economics Took Over America
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Opinion | A Few of the Ideas About How to Fix Human Behavior Rest on Some Pretty Shaky Science
The field of behavioral economics has shaped policies we encounter every day. But the science behind it is crumbling.