The philosopher Rebecca Newberger Goldstein’s latest book looks beyond happiness as the goal of a well-lived life. Related book WSJ Review

Go to this week's Hidden Brain "personal magic carpet threds"

The share of workers with multiple jobs is at its highest level in more than 25 years, as Americans cobble together new work arrangements.

The technology is helping summarize legal filings, prepare for hearings and map out decisions

Ford’s CEO says 5,000 jobs are open. Mechanics say there is little wonder why. Quick Summary Ted Hummel, a “senior master” technician at Klaben Ford, earned approximately $160,000 in 2025 after more than 10 years at the dealership. The automotive industry faces a significant mechanic shortage, with Ford CEO Jim Farley noting 5,000 open jobs at Ford dealerships. Car-repair costs rose 59% from 2014 to 2024, while mechanic wages increased by 34% over the same period.

Good morning! So, how about today we do a partial "verifying sync." This would affirm and acknowledge we're in agreement on a variety of primary topics of our past conversations? Specifically, to assure we've"solid sync"on these five topics: 1) Pantakinesis™ , and its foundational three components (•all-encompassing, •motion, •vanishing points), is presently an optimal defining description of reality; 2) the Universal Holophren™ is a framework for the better understanding of

It can be difficult working with leaders who are convinced they always know best. But there are strategies you can try to get your points across.

CBS video reports progress in grooming "Atlas" for the workplace

We can't predict or control them—but that doesn't matter

In this week's Big Think Class, Wharton professor Adam Grant shares how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.

More people are resolving to spend less time on their phones and social media, and research suggests there are health benefits

Too many managers take a hands-off approach, and then get frustrated when things go awry. There is a better way Quick Summary Managers often fall into a delegation trap by immediately taking a hands-off approach after assigning tasks, leading to frustration. A ‘delegation dial’ strategy involves five levels: ‘do,’ ‘tell,’ ‘teach,’ ‘coach,’ and ‘safety net,’ based on employee skill and experience. Regular check-ins and periodic reassessment of employee learning stages are cruc

Companies hope employees will see attendance as a key to advancement and show up more often without being told

Parents, ‘da ka’ tourists and car aficionados compete to win Xiaomi’s online lottery

In an age of endless low-quality information, it’s time to fight our instinct to seek out and absorb all we can. It takes practice.

The region offers housing costs below the national median and steady wage growth

DM How do you define curvilinear? Curvilinear  refers to anything that consists of, is bounded by, or characterized by curved lines rather than straight ones. The term combines the Latin roots curvus  (meaning "bent" or "curved") and linea  (meaning "line"). The concept appears across several domains, each with slightly different emphases: In geometry and mathematics , curvilinear describes shapes, paths, or coordinate systems based on curves. For instance, curvilinear motion

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DM Good morning! First, is there evidence or validation that "familiarity breeds contempt" (such as within social, community, work or family interplay)? Good morning, Sciart! This is a fascinating question that sits at the intersection of folk wisdom and empirical psychology. The "familiarity breeds contempt" hypothesis is particularly interesting because it seems to contradict another well-established phenomenon — the mere exposure effect, which suggests repeated exposure g

And how we can break out of our default patterns.