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The neuroscience of loving music

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The mind-bending physics of time

How the Big Bang gave us time, explained by theoretical physicist.

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The 10 biggest world threats of 2023, ranked

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Change bad spending habits in 5 steps

Addicted to spending money you want to save? Here’s how to stop.

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The Well

How to articulate your thoughts effectively

Make it simple. Make it clear. Make it stick. Alan Alda on how to get everyone to understand your thoughts.

John Templeton Foundation

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Only high performers pass this kind of job interview

Here’s what job interviewers are testing you for, according to economist Tyler Cowen.

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