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Silhouettes of two people facing each other, clinking wine glasses against an orange background, sharing a lighthearted, possibly drunk moment.
Mini Philosophy
The “intoxication thesis”: The evolutionary benefits of getting drunk
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
Jonny Thomson
A split image showing a brain scan on the left and hands using a smartphone on the right.
6mins
Perception Box
Addictions and habits, explained by a neuroscientist, a psychologist, and a journalist
Daily habits can help you thrive or quietly turn into addictions. The difference is how your brain handles cues, routines, and rewards. Three experts explain how to work with your wiring instead of against it.
Carl Hart
Unlikely Collaborators
A series of solar sail spacecraft harvest solar power at night, floating above Earth's atmosphere with the sun shining in the background.
Starts With A Bang
The true cost of “solar power at night” with Reflect Orbital
Solar power has the disadvantage that there's no Sun at night. Satellite startup Reflect Orbital wants to change that, but at what cost?
Ethan Siegel
The cover of "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu features blurred colorful lines and glowing blue text on a dark background, perfectly capturing the enigmatic spirit of all that we see or seem.
Books
“All That We See or Seem”: A novel by Ken Liu
A preview of the latest novel by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author.
Ken Liu
Aerial view of two groups of people waiting in line and walking on a paved surface, casting long shadows in the sunlight.
Books
How to navigate the hidden economics of waiting in line
In this excerpt from "Lucky By Design," Judd Kessler explains how opportunity costs shape our choices and why time is the real price we pay.
Judd Kessler
A sketch of a seated, nude figure resting their chin on one hand, surrounded by dark shading and a textured background, evokes an atmosphere of philosophy horror.
Books
5 horrifying stories that double as lessons in philosophy
Each of these stories rests on a foundation of great ideas that will scare you to death and make you think.
Scotty Hendricks
Book cover for "Bag Man" by Lew Frankfort, featuring a brown leather Coach handbag against a blue background with Lew Frankfort’s name in bold white text.
Business
How one key obsession can build and drive a legacy brand
Lew Frankfort — Chairman Emeritus of Coach, Inc. — reveals the surest way for a brand to stand the test of time.
Lew Frankfort
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