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Yale professor Amy Chua on the identity of nations, why hardened tribes end up in civil wars, and why you can't just replace dictators with democracy.
Imagining ourselves as no longer existing is, for most of us, terrifying. Buddhism may offer some reassurance.
The American public is split on whether to provide a “safety net” to workers displaced by advancements in artificial intelligence.
“The bow too tensely strung is easily broken.” — Publius Syrus.
How do we even define mental illness?
What is it that separates an average-performing employee from a truly exceptional employee? While there are many things that can set one employee apart from the rest in terms of […]
Is there a connection between mental health and gun violence? Here's what the experts think and the stats show.
A major clinical trial finds that diet quality beats calorie counting for the best weight loss strategy.
Every country is unique—but only America is extraordinary
There are no punches to pull here. If America believes in science, research, or basic truths about the Universe, we cannot cancel this mission. Last week, the White House released their […]
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Pop quiz! Which NASA mission has been most critical to humanity? (Hint: it's not the Moon landing.)
God has a twitter account, and it is full of hilarity as well as deep insights.
A number of studies show that various forms of exercise help prevent dementia as we age.
Sex is everywhere in Greek and Roman art.
One study of what makes a psychopath who they are shows a difference based on country.
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Warren Buffett’s letter to shareholders for 2017 contains valuable insights into recent market activity, and also explains how he won a 10-year bet with Wall Street.
Microsoft researchers work to create a digital "alter ego" that will know everything about you and make you much smarter.
Nietzsche has had a large influence on political history, but what did he really think of all the ideologies he examined?
A new study looks at how teens construct their online identities.