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The U.S. Has Never Seen Executive Branch Corruption Like This
The Qatari jet was just the beginning. Somewhat related Excerpt to first link above: "The White House has seen its share of shady deals....
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Jul 112 min read
Consciousness Catching Its Own Tail
A conversation about predictive processing, insight, and existential threats — to the self and to society. Related Excerpt to first link...
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Jul 103 min read
I.C.E.: Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted. Excerpt: " The 20,000 ICE...
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Jul 102 min read
Is "memento mori" is the ultimate life hack?
A mid-flight scare reveals how embracing death can bring purpose and meaning to everyday life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Confronting our mortality...
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Jul 101 min read
You 2.0: "The Passion Pill"
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The idea is that pursuing your passion...
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Jul 101 min read
You 2.0: What is your life for?
What should you do with your life? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. But there are scientifically-tested methods...
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Jul 101 min read
PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey: "Reinvention on the edge of tomorrow"
CEOs report early productivity gains from Generative AI and rising payoffs from investments in sustainability. The challenge is to...
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Jul 102 min read
The "noble lie:" Why countries that lie together, stay together
This is my country and this is what we stand for. At least for now. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this week’s Mini Philosophy interview, I spoke with...
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Jul 101 min read
Supercharging Solar Energy Capture With Quantum Dots
Nanotechnology is making waves in the clean-tech space—and could give the U.S. a rare lead over China in photovoltaic innovation Excerpt:...
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Jul 101 min read
The Economic Drain of Mass Deportation
A Dallas Fed study shows how much it could sap economic growth. Excerpt: " The question now, though, is how high Mr. Trump wants to crank...
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Jul 101 min read
Why do so many people think Trump is good? (Part 2 - UII/with Claude)
DM What is your opinion of this article? This is a thoughtful and ambitious piece that tackles one of the most fundamental questions of...
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Jul 816 min read
Six reasons successful leaders love questions
Asking questions and listening to the questions of others helps leaders make better decisions. Excerpt: "It has become a habit of mine...
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Jul 82 min read
Scientists construct human mind-mimicking A.I.
To better understand human cognitiion, warts and all Excerpt: "Companies like OpenAI and Meta are in a race to make something they like...
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Jul 81 min read
Tap into the “Hemingway effect” to finish what you start
To maintain momentum and flow, the great novelist Ernest Hemingway didn’t burn himself out — but learned when to put his work down....
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Jul 82 min read
Why do so many people think Donald Trump is good? (Part 1)
David Brooks explains that the work of the moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre helps illuminate some central questions of our time. Part...
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Jul 81 min read
Companies take the reins (and the whips) again
Employers are getting brutally honest with applicants, warning them of long hours and few boundaries; ‘Companies are in control again.’...
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Jul 72 min read
Against "Brain Damage"
AI can help, or harm our thinking Excerpt: I "I increasingly find people asking me “does AI damage your brain?” It's a revealing...
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Jul 72 min read


The venues of consciousness (UII w/Claude)
DM This morning I'm pondering the venue(s?) of consciousness (partially defined as "the means of attention and purpose," ...as opposed to...
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Jul 738 min read
AI Is a Boon to ‘High Agency’ People
See something that needs to be done? There are tools that will let you do it. Somewhat related within enterprises Excerpt to first link...
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Jul 71 min read
Amanda Gorman says a ban on her poetry felt ‘like a gut punch’: Full interview
The power of poetry: Poet Amanda Gorman joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation to talk about book bans and her...
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Jul 61 min read
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