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How Nature's Diversity Can Boost Your Mental Wellbeing
Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental wellbeing.
Does Freezing Bread Make It Healthier? The Truth Revealed
TikTok users claim freezing bread can make it healthier – here’s what the science actually says
Future-Proof Your Finances: Retirement Planning for Young Adults
Think you’ll never retire? Here are four things young people can do to prepare
Early Signs of Dementia Often Overlooked, Study Reveals
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late
What Your Feet Can Tell You About Your Health
From skin to hair, scabs and even tears, the external appearance of the body can offer clues about the state of your health. But there’s another part of the anatomy that’s often overlooked: the...
What Is Meaningful Work? A Philosopher’s View
What exactly makes a particular job an instance of “meaningful work”? Is it just any sort of work people happen to believe is meaningful? Or is it a job with certain objective features?
Artificial Sweetener Can Harm Your Gut and the Microbes That Live There
An artificial sweetener called neotame can cause significant harm to the gut, my colleagues and I discovered. It does this harm in two ways.
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Exiting the See-Do Bypass: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by…
A Part of You Knows Everything
Imagine that you are one of the many seekers and free-spirited adventurers playing your part in the greatest investigation of all time: the…
Happier Neighborhoods Start Right in the Front Yard
Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. But to what extent do yards serve as a window into the people who tend them – and…
'Oppenheimer' -- the Lack of Moral Principles and the Presence of Partial Truths
The Academy Awards celebrated the film version of Oppenheimer's life – it took home seven Oscars – yet it dismally failed to address his…
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with video version)
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see…
From Punk to Monk: Keeping Things in Perspective
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what…
What Your Feet Can Tell You About Your Health
From skin to hair, scabs and even tears, the external appearance of the body can offer clues about the state of your health. But there’s…
Unpacking the Crisis: Why Many Americans Feel Disconnected from Democracy
Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them.
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The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by…
A Part of You Knows Everything
Imagine that you are one of the many seekers and free-spirited adventurers playing your part in the greatest investigation of all time: the…
'Oppenheimer' -- the Lack of Moral Principles and the Presence of Partial Truths
The Academy Awards celebrated the film version of Oppenheimer's life – it took home seven Oscars – yet it dismally failed to address his…
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with video version)
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see…
From Punk to Monk: Keeping Things in Perspective
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what…
How to Navigate the Journey of Your Personal Awakening
The path of awakening is different for everyone, and the truth is that there is no set path, as each and every one of us is unique. In the…
Rethinking Progress: The Case for Sustainable Development Goals Over GDP
GDP is not enough to measure a country’s development. What if we used the Sustainable Development Goals instead?
Beyond Radical Optimism: Embracing a New Perspective on Life's Chaos
Radical Optimism is Dua Lipa’s philosophy for dealing with life’s chaos – but radical openness is a better approach.
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A Squatter in My Studio Office
Arriving at our summer retreat in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, after a long drive from Florida, I anticipated the…
Pointing Fingers or Owning Up: The Choice Between Blame and Responsibility
When we say such things as "You hurt me," "You made me do it," "You made me angry," or "You make me crazy” we are giving in to the impulse…
Eyes Reveal Early Signs of Dementia Up to 12 Years in Advance
How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed – new study.
From Drive-Thru to Data Vaults: Retail AI Bots and Their Hidden Agenda
Can I take your order – and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots.
Resurrecting Operation Wetback: Trump’s Plan and Why It’s Destined to Fail
Trump promises to deport all undocumented immigrants, resurrecting a 1950s strategy − but it didn’t work then and is less likely to do so…