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The Myth of the Campus Snowflake
The students I encounter as a university president aren’t afraid of free speech—quite the contrary.
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Oct 11 min read
Why do most of us not understand trees are made from air? ("5-whys" UII w/Claude)
DM Why does the typical person (at least within western societies) not understand that trees are primarily derived from air, ... as...
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Oct 129 min read
How Co-Ops Electrified the U.S.
In the 1930s, private utilities balked at the task of bringing electricity to rural America. A New Deal agency figured out how to do it...
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Sep 291 min read
Panic-Inducing Rumors Went Viral Ahead of the French Revolution
Researchers use the tools of epidemiology to trace how false tales spread from place to place, and provoked a revolt Quick Summary...
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Sep 291 min read
Operationalize AI Accountability into "Dream Machines:" 2 Leadership Playbooks
1) In this Wharton Nano Tool for Leaders, Wharton’s Kevin Werbach outlines actionable steps firms can take to ensure their AI systems are...
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Sep 241 min read
Keep AI Out of Parenting
Kids need attention and care. Bots can’t provide that.
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Sep 231 min read
The Shifting Ideology Behind Political Violence
As attacks surge, understanding what drives them becomes more urgent. ‘This era of violent populism will get worse before it gets better .’
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Sep 221 min read
Mel Robbins explains how the ‘Let Them’ theory brings focus to people’s lives: Full interview
Author and podcast host Mel Robbins joins NBC's Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about her book “The Let Them Theory,”...
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Sep 211 min read
Fareed’s take: Beyond the noise, Americans still know how to compromise
The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the ensuing threats to free speech have spotlighted the United States’ deep political...
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Sep 211 min read
A Shift in American Family Values Is Fueling Estrangement
Both parents and adult children often fail to recognize how profoundly the rules of family life have changed over the past half century.
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Sep 201 min read
Best states in U.S. to retire in 2025
New Hampshire takes top spot See rankings of all 50 states Key takeaways New Hampshire is the best state for retirees, ranking well in...
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Sep 201 min read
A dying man said he found the key to happiness. Science backs him up.
Ted Pellegatta brought people together at a daily coffee shop gathering, helping to bridge political divides and combat loneliness....
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Sep 191 min read
Ian McEwan: “Tourism is a wonderful spectacle of mass derangement."
Here are three ways to do it better. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this week’s Mini Philosophy interview, I spoke with the bestselling author Ian...
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Sep 181 min read
Trust as a potentially maladaptive aspect of today's consciousness (UII w/Claude)
DM In our recent conversations, such as this example, we've collaborated regarding an architecture of interrelated topics of: ......
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Sep 1727 min read
In Good Company?
Human beings are supposed to be communal creatures. But in 2025, Americans are socializing less and feeling more isolated. Maybe it’s an...
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Sep 161 min read
An example of how mandatory, periodic work performance evaluations can lead to suboptimal outcomes (herein described in education)
“We give them all A’s, and they give us all fives.”
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Sep 141 min read
Why Do So Many Young Americans Justify Political Violence?
Ninety-three percent of baby boomers think it’s never acceptable. Only 56% of Gen Z agrees.
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Sep 141 min read
We Are Losing the Information War with Ourselves
Since deleting my Twitter account nearly three years ago, I’ve generally ignored social media. However, in the last 48 hours I’ve spent...
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Sep 131 min read
Humanity at a discouraging, ... even concerning, moment? (UII w/Claude)
DM Good morning! Today I'm discouraged and concerned regarding what appears to be the "net effect" of "humanity's trajectory." While...
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Sep 1133 min read
The Tragedy of Charlie Kirk’s Killing
The activist’s murder is a disaster for the country. Related thoughts Another Excerpt to first link above: "Words are not...
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Sep 111 min read
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