Terms like ‘affordability,’ ‘socialism’ and ‘famine’ take on new, politically convenient meanings.

As worker loneliness increases, workplace friendships may be more important than ever, and a key driver of retaining staff

For half a decade we’ve been worrying that ideas are getting harder to find. In fact, they might just be harder to sell. Excerpt : "However if ideas remain as discoverable as ever, but their economic impact is fading, then we need to look downstream from the laboratory. The decline in allocative efficiency should be more of a main focus — we need to throw more of our intellectual capital at understanding how to increase competitiveness and the market potential for innovative

For all its promise, tech risks instilling in students an unthinking yet false understanding of themselves, writes University of Dallas President Jonathan J. Sanford.

DM Good morning! After all our multitudes of conversations directly or indirectly which relates to my topic of today, I again want to continue to explore the essential factor(s), core(s) or most fundamental reason(s) for why humans, and by extension, collective units of humanity, so endlessly and tenaciously rely upon, display and spread unfounded confidence, certainties and outright hubris within the knowledge which they hold so dear and constantly project to others. This in

What happens when spouses accuse each other of gaslighting? Nothing good.

All of us think we know what addiction looks like. It’s the compulsive consumption of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. But psychiatrist Anna Lembke argues that our conception of addiction is far too narrow — and that a broader understanding of addiction might help us to understand why so many people are anxious and depressed. This week, we revisit a 2023 episode that remains of the most popular in the history of our show. We’ll explore how and why humans are wired to pursue pleas

Solving the mystery of the guitarist’s longevity may be our best hope of aging gracefully

And the Germans who didn’t Excerpt: " ... Fallada delivers valuable insight into the varieties of mental resistance to autocracy. The quietest kinds of opposition—what we read, what we think, what we believe—can keep autocrats paranoid, distrustful, ill at ease. Rising above cowardice can inoculate us against complicity, as some German citizens showed. And speaking out, even surreptitiously and unsuccessfully, stands in stark contrast to remaining silent. As a young woman exp

Everyone loves tiny dancers. Now some artists are considering why they bring us such joy — and what lessons they might have for grown-ups.

Short-form video is taking over everything (including reading).

M odern social science finds that the 13th-century theologian’s recipe for “imperfect happiness” turns out to be perfect.

R ituals serve psychological functions that go far beyond mere habit or tradition.

But maybe also more meaningful

To get closer to his feathered neighbors, Adam Nicolson built a treehouse designed for both human and avian inhabitants.

When your brain is cooked not even a vacation will get you right. Excerpt: " It took burning out for me to learn a simple truth: Nothing at work is worth losing yourself over. Not the project, not the promotion, not the pat on the back. Protect your energy like it’s finite, because it is. If you’re feeling the kind of tiredness that sleep can’t fix, follow the sage guidance of Ice Cube: "Check yourself before you wreck yourself."'

Why are so many of us drawn to horror, gore, and true crime? Why do we crane our necks to see the scene of a crash on the highway? Psychologist Coltan Scrivner says that our natural morbid curiosity serves a purpose. We talk with Coltan about our fascination with tales of murder and mayhem, and what this tendency reveals about our minds. In this episode, you’ll learn: *Why there’s often a surge of interest in scary entertainment after a violent or tragic incident in the real

If you’re a parent or a teacher, you’ve probably wondered how to balance play and safety for the kids in your care. You don’t want to put children in danger, but you also don’t want to rob them of the joy of exploration. This week, we talk with psychologist Peter Gray about how this balance has changed — for parents and children alike — and what we can do about it.

It turns out that we routinely underestimate the friendliness of the people around us.

Try Arthur's protocol for a happy start to the day and see what works for your own well-being.