Sex and sexuality
idea
The new genomics of sexuality moves us beyond ‘born this way’
by Joanna Wuest
Communication
idea
If smiles are so easy to fake, why do we trust them?
by Alexander Danvers
Communication
guide
How to speak in public
Public speaking can feel like an ordeal, but take a lesson from the ancients: it’s a skill you can develop like any other
by John Bowe
Diet and exercise
film
A gym built of Soviet-era scraps is a creative community hub
9 mins
Decision-making and attention
idea
What might mushroom hunters teach the doctors of tomorrow?
by Anna Harris & Lisa Herzog
Habits and routines
idea
Sprinkle a little ancient philosophy into your daily routines
by Joel Owen
Goals and motivation
guide
How to channel boredom
Feeling bored? Learn how to use that discomfort to switch up a gear and regain control over your life and your interests
by James Danckert & John Eastwood
Love and relationships
film
In the frenzied cacophony of speed dating, silence offers a path to love
4 mins
Neurodiversity
idea
I have no mind’s eye: let me try to describe it for you
by Neesa Sunar
Thinkers and theories
idea
Pseudophilosophy encourages confused, self-indulgent thinking
by Victor Moberger
Goals and motivation
guide
How to let go of a lifelong dream
Adaptability is as much of a virtue as grit. Overcome any feelings of loss or failure by pivoting toward a new passion
by Christian Jarrett
Sports and games
film
How an elite surfer followed the wave of his dreams back home to the Baltic Sea
26 mins