The Oxford Comma - Why and Why Not
https://www.deborahcourtbooks.com/post/the-oxford-comma-why-and-why-not
https://www.deborahcourtbooks.com/post/the-oxford-comma-why-and-why-not
Deborah Court books
The Oxford Comma - Why and Why Not
Did you used to watch Fawlty Towers? If so, you will surely remember the episode in which Basil Fawlty, played by the inimitable John Cleese, is anxious not to offend an incoming group of German guests who, he assumes, carry guilt about their nation's past.…
“Cognitive surrender” leads AI users to abandon logical thinking, research finds
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/research-finds-ai-users-scarily-willing-to-surrender-their-cognition-to-llms/
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/research-finds-ai-users-scarily-willing-to-surrender-their-cognition-to-llms/
Ars Technica
"Cognitive surrender" leads AI users to abandon logical thinking, research finds
Experiments show large majorities uncritically accepting "faulty" AI answers.
Intelligent people are better judges of the intelligence of others
https://www.psypost.org/intelligent-people-are-better-judges-of-the-intelligence-of-others/
https://www.psypost.org/intelligent-people-are-better-judges-of-the-intelligence-of-others/
PsyPost
Intelligent people are better judges of the intelligence of others
Are some people naturally better at guessing a stranger's IQ? A new study reveals that highly intelligent, emotionally perceptive, and happy individuals are significantly more accurate at judging the intelligence of others.
The effects of caffeine consumption do not decay with a ~5 hour half-life
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/vefsxkGWkEMmDcZ7v/the-effects-of-caffeine-consumption-do-not-decay-with-a-5
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/vefsxkGWkEMmDcZ7v/the-effects-of-caffeine-consumption-do-not-decay-with-a-5
Lesswrong
The effects of caffeine consumption do not decay with a ~5 hour half-life — LessWrong
tldr: The effects of caffeine consumption last longer than many assume. Paraxanthine is sort of like caffeine that behaves the way many mistakenly be…
Dad brains: How fatherhood rewires the male mind
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-fatherhood-how-the-male-brain-and-body-prepare-for-childcare
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-fatherhood-how-the-male-brain-and-body-prepare-for-childcare
Bbc
Dad brains: How fatherhood rewires the male mind
From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.
The Instagram Feed: How to Make the Most of It
https://usaidalumni.org/the-instagram-feed-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/
https://usaidalumni.org/the-instagram-feed-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/
USAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Instagram Feed: How to Make the Most of It
The Instagram Feed is the central hub of the platform, where users share and discover content from accounts they follow. For both personal users and brands, understanding how the feed works and how…
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn08jy6w0l5o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn08jy6w0l5o
BBC News
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Norway Set to Become Latest Country to Ban Social Media for Under 16s
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-24/norway-wants-kids-to-be-kids-with-social-media-ban-for-under-16s
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-24/norway-wants-kids-to-be-kids-with-social-media-ban-for-under-16s
Bloomberg.com
Norway Set to Become Latest Country to Ban Social Media for Under 16s
Norway plans to restrict access to social media for children under 16, joining a growing number of countries responding to concerns about the potential harm kids face online.
"People who don't use AI will be left behind"
https://migrainebrain.bearblog.dev/people-who-dont-use-ai-will-be-left-behind/
https://migrainebrain.bearblog.dev/people-who-dont-use-ai-will-be-left-behind/
migraine brain
"People who don't use AI will be left behind"
"People who don't use AI will be left behind", they say.
I can't emphasize enough how much I hate it when I hear/read shit like that because I'm pretty sur...
I can't emphasize enough how much I hate it when I hear/read shit like that because I'm pretty sur...
What British people mean when they say 'sorry'
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260506-what-british-people-really-mean-when-they-say-sorry
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260506-what-british-people-really-mean-when-they-say-sorry
Bbc
What British people really mean when they say 'sorry'
"Sorry" is one of the UK's most overused and misunderstood words – here's how to decode the politeness minefield.
Why modern parents feel more sleep deprived than our ancestors did
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260508-parents-in-ancient-times-felt-less-sleep-deprived-what-our-ancestors-did-differently-on-baby-sleep
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260508-parents-in-ancient-times-felt-less-sleep-deprived-what-our-ancestors-did-differently-on-baby-sleep