DM Is hubris an addiction, literally? (In all its many forms, such a certainty, unfounded/premature conclusions, blind faith, hollow trust, shallow dichotomies, etc.) This is a genuinely radical inquiry, and I think the answer may be closer to "literally yes" than most people assume. The neurological case: Certainty and conclusion-reaching activate dopaminergic reward pathways—the same circuits implicated in substance and behavioral addictions. The brain doesn't particularly

Some U.S. allies are weighing closer ties to Beijing as they seek alternative markets

In his new book, Adam Bryant shares tactics that up-and-coming leaders can use to prove they are ready for the next challenge.

Waymos and Cybercabs see the world through very different sensors. Which technology wins out will determine the future of self-driving vehicles.

Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of “failing fast.” But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and professional lives.

Generative AI makes voice interactions with devices more productive—and a lot less annoying

Beijing has seized upon the disarray within the trans-Atlantic alliance Related: U.S.@Davos

Research suggests that having a good friend at work can make things better for everyone. Related: 10 things never to share at work

DM Can you access this 4Chairs.Life post? Yes, I was able to access it. This is a fascinating article from Big Think, published just yesterday (January 23, 2026), about a significant neuroscience discovery by researchers at MIT and Dartmouth. The Core Discovery The researchers built a computational model of the corticostriatal circuit — the loop connecting cortex (perception, planning, memory) with striatum (action selection, learning from feedback). When they gave this model

It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.

Essentially, AI is replacing tasks many people have grown reluctant to do themselves – thinking, writing, creating, analysing. But when we don’t use these skills, they can decline. Excerpt: " The retirement of West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford is a wake-up call for those of us using artificial intelligence (AI) tools at work and in our personal lives. Guildford lost the confidence of the home secretary after it was revealed that the force used incorrect AI-generated

Starlink's new FCC approval for 7,500 more satellites aims to boost service and capacity for millions. But at what cost?

Just one in eight CEOs are seeing both increased revenues and reduced costs from AI.

Nearly three-quarters of CEOs say they are their company’s key decision maker on AI, reflecting the need for an executive to connect the organizational and management dots that this revolutionary technology requires. Four out of five CEOs are more optimistic about the ROI of their AI investments than they were a year ago. Nearly all CEOs believe that AI agents will produce measurable returns in 2026. Related: but as in all frenzies, caution advised (Thanks Kimberly!)

How to uncover toxic combinations. Somewhat related

Daphne Koller explains the hard truths of AI adoption in this week's Big Think Class.

How much time workers say the technology saves them on the job is vastly different from what executives report

Developers and hobbyists are comparing the viral moment for Anthropic’s Claude Code to the launch of generative AI Meanwhile

In interview with The Wall Street Journal, Dario Amodei says the public isn’t prepared for the potential inequality that the technology might create

New research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim reveals how AI can impact employee motivation when implemented in the wrong part of a team’s workflow.