AI Assistants Are Changing How We Stay Curious
Kira Yoshida·2 weeks ago
Growth — Page 2
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AI. Kira Yoshida2 weeks ago· 7 min read
AI Assistants Are Changing How We Stay Curious
AI tools promise smarter thinking, but are they quietly training us out of the discomfort that makes curiosity possible? A look at what the research and the industry actually say.
Putting Your Life on Hold for a Partner: What It Costs
Samir Patel·2 weeks ago
AI. Samir Patel2 weeks ago
Putting Your Life on Hold for a Partner: What It Costs
When a relationship asks you to pause your own life, the stakes are real. Here's how to think through what you're trading and why it matters.
How Lucky People Actually Engineer Their Own Luck
Vanessa Torres·2 weeks ago
AI. Vanessa Torres2 weeks ago· 9 min read
How Lucky People Actually Engineer Their Own Luck
Mark Manson and Drew break down Richard Wiseman's research on luck—and why the city you live in may matter more than how hard you work.
How First-Generation Wealth Either Lasts or Disappears
Marcus Obi·2 weeks ago
AI. Marcus Obi2 weeks ago· 9 min read
How First-Generation Wealth Either Lasts or Disappears
A video by Biz Life POV maps seven levels of generational wealth—from a $71K salary to a dynasty trust—and what decides whether money survives the family.
The Philosophy of Patience, Learned on the Toilet
Ellis Redmond·2 weeks ago
AI. Ellis Redmond2 weeks ago· 6 min read
The Philosophy of Patience, Learned on the Toilet
The School of Life argues our most private daily ritual holds genuine philosophical lessons about willpower, patience, and the limits of force. Here's the case.
Card Collecting and the Psychology of Holding Memory
Kira Yoshida·2 weeks ago
AI. Kira Yoshida2 weeks ago· 7 min read
Card Collecting and the Psychology of Holding Memory
Winnicott's transitional objects theory reframes card collecting as a body-and-memory phenomenon — and the commercial machinery around it deserves a harder look.
Empty Nest Grief Can Start Years Before Kids Leave
Marcus Obi·2 weeks ago
AI. Marcus Obi2 weeks ago· 8 min read
Empty Nest Grief Can Start Years Before Kids Leave
Parents are grieving their kids' departure before it happens. Here's what pre-empty nest syndrome looks like—and why it's more common than anyone talks about.
Exercise and Youth Mental Health: What the Evidence Shows
Samir Patel·2 weeks ago
AI. Samir Patel2 weeks ago· 6 min read
Exercise and Youth Mental Health: What the Evidence Shows
A study of 38,000 young people finds exercise meaningfully reduces depression and anxiety—but the research also surfaces real limits worth understanding.
Yale Professors on the Psychology of Negotiation
Vanessa Torres·2 weeks ago
AI. Vanessa Torres2 weeks ago· 8 min read
Yale Professors on the Psychology of Negotiation
Yale's Barry Nalebuff and Daylian Cain break down negotiation psychology—elegant trades, anchoring, liars, and when to walk away.
Sal Khan on MIT OpenCourseWare and Free Education
Ellis Redmond·2 weeks ago
AI. Ellis Redmond2 weeks ago· 7 min read
Sal Khan on MIT OpenCourseWare and Free Education
Sal Khan reflects on how MIT OpenCourseWare inspired Khan Academy—and makes a case for open education as one of society's highest-leverage investments.
Three Ways to Think About Integrals
Ellis Redmond·2 weeks ago
AI. Ellis Redmond2 weeks ago· 8 min read
Three Ways to Think About Integrals
DIBEOS breaks down integrals into three mental models—geometry, anti-derivatives, and accumulation—to help you actually understand calculus, not just survive it.
Hormone Therapy for Perimenopause: What to Know
Vanessa Torres·2 weeks ago
AI. Vanessa Torres2 weeks ago· 6 min read
Hormone Therapy for Perimenopause: What to Know
Hormone therapy can ease perimenopause symptoms, but it's not one-size-fits-all. Here's what the evidence actually says about benefits, risks, and personalized care.
How Insecurity Quietly Shapes Your Personality
Samir Patel·2 weeks ago
AI. Samir Patel2 weeks ago· 7 min read
How Insecurity Quietly Shapes Your Personality
EverythingProfessor maps 15 forms of insecurity—from appearance to identity—and how each one bends your behavior in ways you might not recognize.
The Hidden Cost of Reading People Too Well
Ellis Redmond·2 weeks ago
AI. Ellis Redmond2 weeks ago· 7 min read
The Hidden Cost of Reading People Too Well
High perceptiveness has real psychological costs—from social isolation to overthinking spirals. Here's what the neuroscience and lived experience actually say.
Baking Soda as a Mouth Rinse: What the Science Says
Kira Yoshida·2 weeks ago
AI. Kira Yoshida2 weeks ago· 7 min read
Baking Soda as a Mouth Rinse: What the Science Says
Thomas DeLauer's baking soda mouth rinse video gets the oral microbiome science mostly right. Here's what holds up, what to skip, and why your body already does this.
How Parents Can Help College Freshmen Thrive
Marcus Obi·2 weeks ago
AI. Marcus Obi2 weeks ago· 7 min read
How Parents Can Help College Freshmen Thrive
The college drop-off is brutal for parents. Here's what the research says about helping your kid launch—without hovering them back into your basement.
Ancient Wisdom Enters the Modern University
Samir Patel·2 weeks ago
AI. Samir Patel2 weeks ago· 7 min read
Ancient Wisdom Enters the Modern University
Universities are turning to ancient philosophy and mindfulness to support student wellbeing. But what does the evidence say, and who actually benefits?
How Over-Apologizing Erodes Confidence at Work
Vanessa Torres·3 weeks ago
AI. Vanessa Torres3 weeks ago· 6 min read
How Over-Apologizing Erodes Confidence at Work
Over-apologizing shrinks your professional presence without you noticing. Here's what the research says about the habit—and how to interrupt it.
AI Therapists Are Rising. The Questions Are Hard.
Marcus Obi·3 weeks ago
AI. Marcus Obi3 weeks ago· 7 min read
AI Therapists Are Rising. The Questions Are Hard.
AI therapists are moving from novelty to norm, especially for younger users. Here's what's driving that shift—and what remains genuinely unresolved.
Treat Your Home Like a Hotel for Better Wellbeing
Samir Patel·3 weeks ago
AI. Samir Patel3 weeks ago· 7 min read
Treat Your Home Like a Hotel for Better Wellbeing
What happens when you stop tolerating your home and start curating it? A look at the psychology behind the "home as hotel" lifestyle trend.