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  • The Triangle of Power Recommends

    The Triangle of Power by political scientist and head of state Alexander Stubb (January)

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  • We the Women Recommends

    We the Women by journalist Norah O’Donnell (February)

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  • Politics Without Politicians Recommends

    Politics Without Politicians by political scientist Hélène Landemore (February)

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  • The Other Side of Change Recommends

    The Other Side of Change by cognitive scientist Maya Shankar (January)

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  • Jolted Recommends

    Jolted by organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz (March)

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  • Your Best Meeting Ever Recommends

    Your Best Meeting Ever by management scientist Rebecca Hinds (February)

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  • Revealing Recommends

    Revealing by behavioral scientist Leslie John (February)

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  • The Story of Stories Recommends

    The Story of Stories by technologist Kevin Ashton (March)

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  • Mattering Recommends

    Mattering by journalist Jennifer Wallace (January)

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  • Flourish Recommends

    Flourish by journalist Dan Coyle (February)

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  • The Balancing Act Recommends

    The Balancing Act by therapist Nedra Tawwab (February)

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  • Poisonous People Recommends

    Poisonous People by social psychologist Leanne ten Brinke (March)

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  • Dear managers: Stop penalizing people for taking short breaks. Data: Although pausing to stretch, chat, or browse boosts performance, many bosses view it as a… 4 Sept
  • The activity you enjoy most is not your calling. It's your hobby. Careers aren't built solely on passion—they depend on making a meaningful contribution. Doing… 31 Aug
  • The 12 New Books to Spice Up Your Fall 29 Aug
  • AI struggles to make creative leaps. Large language models are trained on data from the past. Original thinking involves recognizing novel patterns in the futu… 28 Aug
  • In the long run, the best way to curb cheating isn't proctoring essays and oral exams. It's developing a moral compass. The heart of integrity is recognizing t… 26 Aug
  • We squander too much of our free time feeling guilty that we’re not working. In 1 of every 7 moments of fun and relaxation, people feel bad that they're not be… 20 Aug

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  • We don't need unwavering confidence to take action. We merely need to doubt our doubts. When people are randomly assigned to question their hesitations, they b… 10 Aug
  • The Truth About People Pleasing 9 Aug
  • Using social media in middle school predicts lower standardized test scores in high school. 10th graders who started social media before 9th grade are ~6 month… 5 Aug
  • Being prejudiced is a risk factor for mental illness. Longitudinal evidence: When people develop racist beliefs, they become more socially isolated—and end up… 2 Aug
  • We don't just feel better during vacations. Our moods elevate in advance too. Evidence: People aren't always happier after a holiday, but they do feel happier… 1 Aug
  • Hybrid work doesn't just boost productivity. It leads us to reproduce more too. Economists find that when remote work opportunities rise, fertility rates do to… 29 Jul
  • Dealing with difficult people may be hazardous to your health. Data: Each additional "hassler" in your network predicts 1.5% faster biological aging—and worse… 27 Jul
  • It’s better to attribute success to grit than natural talent. 5 studies: Highlighting how accomplishments depend on hard work—not just innate ability—builds co… 26 Jul
  • It's sad that women's success is a threat to marriages. 544k couples, 29 countries: Separation is 36% more likely when women outearn their partners. The risk g… 26 Jul
  • The internet doesn't bring out the worst in people. It makes the worst people more visible. Across all 30 countries studied, those who are nasty in online poli… 13 Jul
  • Authenticity is not about saying whatever pops into your head. It's about sharing what reflects who you want to be. Healthy self-expression doesn't mean no fil… 8 Jul
  • There’s More to the Mental Health Crisis Than Smartphones and Social Media 27 Jun
  • The Must-Read Articles of the Month 22 Jun
  • Silence Is Not Necessarily Violence 9 Jun
  • I Didn’t Post About Your Cause 8 Jun
  • The Allure of Narcissistic Leaders and the Forgotten Joy of Being Ordinary 24 May
  • The 12 New Books to Enliven Spring and Summer 2 May
  • What Brené Brown and I Will Never Agree On 19 Mar
  • What I Got Wrong About Connection 25 Feb
  • The New Books to Refresh Your Thinking in 2026 18 Jan
  • Your Favorite Insights of 2025 10 Jan
  • Getting Laptops Out of Classrooms and Talking People Out of Hate 30 Nov 2025
  • What AI Companions Are Missing 17 Oct 2025
  • The New Books to Fight Brain Rot 26 Aug 2025