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Professor Christopher Blattman argues that thinking people prefer peace but that irrational concerns can spur war.

Andrew Leland, editor of The Believer and former host of The Organist podcast, provides a compelling account of his increasing blindness and the enormous changes it brought…

Climate activist Greta Thunberg compiles essays on climate change by scholars, scientists and advocates.

Bestseller Daniel Levitin details habits, practices and attitudes that ensure graceful, joyous aging.

Ret. General Stanley McChrystal details successful and unsuccessful strategic responses to pressure.

Harvard professor Steven Pinker teases out another one-sentence idea into a compelling, immersing and revealing look at the power – when people remember to apply it…

High-impact communicators aren’t born, they’re made. Behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards spills the secrets to high-impact communicating in this insight-rich, actionable guide to cues –…

Gastropod podcaster Nicola Twilley provides a surprisingly compelling history of keeping food cold.

An increasing emphasis on teamwork, autonomy, adaptability, and agility has intensified stress and overwhelm for many workers. Productivity guru David Allen and executive coach Edward…

Generative AI is changing everything — and those who know how to use it will come out on top. In this clear, nontechnical guide, Wharton professor…

Columbia University cultural psychologist Michael Morris offers a detailed history of the evolution of tribalism and its enduring power in human history.

Award-winning restaurateur Will Guidara redefined fine dining by offering hospitality — a genuine connection with guests, going beyond service — and by making that hospitality…

News host Chris Hayes details how the attention economy steals your focus, time, money, and connection with others.

Millions have turned to communication guru Jefferson Fisher for help with the conversations that count. His simple, powerful, and surprisingly doable approach might just change…

Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard H. Thaler and Harvard Law professor Cass R. Sunstein take another look at people who make decisions that are not in their self-interest.