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An Ex-Drinker’s Search for a Sober Buzz
The New Yorker · 28 minCan the booming market for non-alcoholic drinks offer a safe way to return to the bar?
One unlikely culprit to burnout? Your lack of laziness
Fast Company · 5 minIf you’re feeling unmotivated or without direction, these sentiments aren’t necessarily character flaws but warning signs.
Beyond Britney: Abuse, Exploitation, And Death Inside America’s Guardianship Industry
BuzzFeed News · 29 minFor people under guardianship, the system can be dehumanizing, dangerous, and even deadly. For the professionals — who can control hundreds of people at a time — it can be very profitable.
A Brief and Incomplete History of Selling Out
Pocket · 4 minSlate’s Willa Paskin on how we went from the Rolling Stones shilling for Rice Krispies to Jonathan Franzen snubbing Oprah.
Fascinating stories
Why Habits Matter—and How to Rewire Yours for Good
Pocket · 3 minNo one knows habits better than author Nir Eyal. Follow along as he demystifies how these patterns form and why they’re not set in stone.
How Humans' Greatest Wish Made Online Games Lonelier
WIRED · 8 minFlight made video games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV easier to play, but some say that convenience came at a cost.
The Wild Story of Manuka, the World’s Most Coveted Honey
Afar · 5 minNew Zealand’s manuka honey is celebrated for its unique healing properties and is in demand from London to Hollywood. This is the unusual history of an even more unusual honey.
Between Restlessness and Rapture: Autumn and the Sensual Urgency of Aliveness
Maria Popova · 3 minA wildlife ecologist’s serenade to the season that makes you “want to linger long enough to hear every sound and look far enough to see into forever.”
The Difference Between Secrecy and Privacy and How Each Can Impact Your Relationships
Lifehacker · 3 minTurns out, secrets, secrets can hurt someone in a relationship.
The Six Morning Routines that Will Make You Happier, Healthier and More Productive
Scott Young · 8 minStart your morning off right with these simple but effective routines.
How to Get a Runner’s High Without Running
shondaland.com · 5 minExperts share alternative ways to experience the euphoria of running.
Is it ethical to travel right now? Experts on flying in the age of Delta
The Guardian · 5 minQuestions to consider before you inflict the ‘moral injury’ of a risky, non-essential trip.
This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album
NPR · 5 minColette Maze, now 107, began playing the piano at age 5 and defied the social conventions of her day to embrace it as a profession rather than as a pastime. Her son first arranged for her performances to be recorded when she was in her 90s. She has just released her sixth album.
The Low-Key Brilliance of the Hungarian Snacking Tray
Saveur · 4 minThis is abundant, crowd-pleasing party food without fuss or formality.
Biz Markie Had Exactly What Hip-Hop Needed
Vulture · 20 minRap’s pioneering ‘Clown Prince,’ as remembered by his friends, family, collaborators, and admirers.
Jean Smart Has Been TV’s MVP for Years. With ‘Hacks’ and ‘Mare of Easttown,’ the World Finally Noticed
Variety · 15 minJean Smart knows what people have been saying about her career lately. She just wishes they wouldn’t use the term “Jeanaissance” when doing so.
Machine Learning Confronts the Elephant in the Room
Quanta Magazine · 6 minA visual prank exposes an Achilles’ heel of computer vision systems: Unlike humans, they can’t do a double take.
Dude, Where’s My Frontal Cortex?
Nautilus · 17 minThere’s a method to the madness of the teenage brain.
Research Shows the Best Resumes and Cover Letters Use These Words and Phrases (in Moderation)
Inc. · 5 minIf you want to land an interview, create resumes and cover letters that are light on self-promotion and heavy on ingratiation.