"The Atlantic" readers give their tips for seeking out small moments of joy.

The influence behind many Silicon Valley elites. Why you Should Read: Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes Excerpt: ' “Whatsoever therefore is...

Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being....

Tech execs are paying tens of thousands to find brilliant dates or select high-IQ embryos. ‘They want to raise high-performing children.’...

How free time gets conscripted into the service of work

DM Good morning! I had an intriguing conversation with a colleague earlier today regarding FBT ("Fitness Beats Truth" theories), versus...

The Japanese practice of “tsundoku” bestows joy and lasting benefits to those who make books an important part of their lives. KEY...

Harvard Kennedy School professor and author Arthur C. Brooks guides us through the give-and-take of feedback — even when it is negative...

Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this week’s Mini Philosophy inteview , I spoke with the poet and writer...

Our Earthbound definitions of life could leave us blind to the Universe’s strangest forms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Defining life has long been a...

Why talent alone isn’t enough to achieve your goals. Excerpt: What do you want to be when you grow up?  Think back to when you were young...

Social entrepreneur Aaron Hurst explains why the decline of social connection is the greatest challenge of our time — and offers a...

Just pretend you’re someone else. KEY TAKEAWAYS One simple yet surprisingly effective way to improve at something is to imitate someone...

DM I appreciate that evolution may have been one foundational aspect of creating the human physiology; however I'm presently interested...

Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect...

They report that they find their ability to write, speak and conduct basic inquiry is slipping away. Excerpt: " One of the things I love...

Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th...

President Trump is imitating Chinese Communist Party by extending political control ever deeper into economy Related? Excerpt to first...

Crows remembered the face of a person they considered a threat—even across generations.

Sudan suffers from a neglect and indifference that seems to reflect the new shape of global politics. Excerpt: The superlatives in Sudan...