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This is a collection of good, thought-provoking writing from the blogs and podcasts we have in our index. Discovered and carefully curated by our in-house AI tools. Whether a new take on a classic topic or a fresh voice on a trending issue, you will find something interesting to read here.

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Does Form Really Shape Function?

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From brain folds to insect architecture, L. Mahadevan explains how complex biological forms and behaviors emerge through the interplay of physical forces, environment and embodiment. The post Does Form Really Shape Function? first appeared on Quanta Magazine

The end of extraction and the rise of abundance

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I’ve been following RethinkX for years — their work consistently challenges how we think about technology and the future. So when I sat down with James Arbib and Tony Seba (my third time interviewing Tony) for The Long Game, I knew it would be a fascinating ride. It turned out to be one of the most ...

A Day Called Way Back

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The anniversary of the date has come and gone. And do you know what? This is the way life goes. Minutes add up to become hours and hours become days.Days become weeks, and weeks become months and months become years.Year . . . can you believe that?There is nothing as unstoppable and seemingly unmerc...

300: Phew, It's A Girl

2 days ago

Without fanfare, something remarkable has happened. Plus, the largest marine protected area in history, a major breakthrough on HIV, good news for animals in Italy, and artificial intelligence versus black holes.