Values

Values

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8mins
"The thing that the nihilist recognizes is that the values he or she holds are not grounded in anything other than their own preferences."
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22mins
"It's much better to try to understand how the world works and then act accordingly. Rather than trying to impose on the world the way we want to think or the way we preferred things to be."
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1hr 26mins
Instead of treating belief as a private preference, philosopher Alex O’Connor examines how our moral positions shape institutions, obligations, and the ways we justify our choices. 
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1hr 2mins
“There's research showing that people who are curious, who ask questions, are not just happier, they're not just more successful, they also live longer.”
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6mins
From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.
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6mins
If you don’t feel better after the weekend, the “burnout paradox” could explain why.
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5mins
Humans, like animals, are driven by instincts. But we also have wants. Here’s what that means for our lives.
6mins
Do you remember feeling “money shame” for the first time?
Million Stories
6mins
Financial expert Paula Pant explains how you can afford anything, but not everything.
4mins
“Conflict is useful. The question is how do you deal with conflict effectively.”
the power of branding
6mins
Branding isn’t buzz — we’ve been doing it for thousands of years.
Aspiration
Best-selling author Todd Rose reveals how most Americans share common aspirations for the country.
Stand Together
success
The only way to support someone’s success is to understand how they define it.
Stand Together
Mimetic desires
5mins
What would you do differently if you listened to your true desires?