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As modern humans we experience a different world and experience than anyone who has ever come before us. This is because we’ve inverted the dynamics of how our lives unfold. We live on a planet defined by local stability, but global instability. The hunter-gatherers that came before us lived in a wo...
FEATURED TOOL Welcome to this edition of our Tools for Thought series, where we interview founders on a mission to help us think better and live happier. Clint Jarvis is the founder of Roots, a mobile app designed to set boundaries with your phone and make time for the things you love. In this inter...
And so, feeling blessed by the rich experiences of my ministry, I stand at the start of a new year in the dying days of the old one.
Feeling overworked? Here are 3 Japanese philosophies that'll help you establish a work-life balance.
I'm in much need of a mental health day or two away from the world. Living with a bipolar disorder diagnosis for nearly 40 years has given me the insight into my own thought patterns, feelings and behavior to recognize what's going on with myself and to take action. It starts with vague, uneasy, par...
I’ve spent the better part of 2023 and 2024 trying to imagine the specific changes we technology nerds could make to improve things somewhat. I’ve shared some of my ideas and musings throughout the past year. Briefly: You are not required to read any of these blog posts. In fact, none of this matter...
We salute our fictional faves in our list of standout heroes of the year, unsung and otherwise, from sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
George Pal's 1953 adaptation of Wells' novel is truly spectacular (right up until the end). The post <i>The War of the Worlds</i>: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Square Dance appeared first on Reactor.
Michelle Rohn / The Verge The internet is forever. But also, it isn’t. What happens to our culture when websites start to vanish at random? Read the full story at The Verge.
From "carbon cowboys" to "snow loss cliff," these 10 terms captured the spirit of the hottest year yet.
Photography is an expensive habit, especially when it’s not your profession. The desire for gear is nonstop, and it’s always easy to justify. A new lens, a better body, a sharper piece of glass, it’s an endless cycle of “what ifs” and “just maybes.” But eventually, you hit a point where you realize ...
A visit with evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant. The post Back to the Galapagos appeared first on Nautilus.