Eudaimonia
On the perennial puzzle of how to live well in our complex world

Conflict and conflict resolution
idea
How to respond to offensive comments in a thoughtful way
When someone insults you or people you care about, this advice can help you figure out whether to speak up and what to say
by Alicia del Prado

Thinking and intelligence
idea
Why do beautiful people also seem smart and likeable?
Psychologists have known about the ‘halo effect’ for ages. New research suggests the power of language can help explain it
by Chris F Westbury & Daniel King

Conflict and conflict resolution
guide
How to respond to offensive comments in a thoughtful way
When someone insults you or people you care about, this advice can help you figure out whether to speak up and what to say
by Alicia del Prado

Autism
film
A mysterious black orb trails Mo, growing ever harder to ignore
A film by Gil Goletski

Meaning and the good life
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Is modern asceticism about conformity or quiet revolution?
From detoxes to slow food, today’s asceticism is often about fitting in. But we can rediscover its transformative power
by Iryna Mykhailova

Thinkers and theories
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To resist dogma and accept uncertainty, think like a pragmatist
Founded in 19th-century America, the philosophy of pragmatism promises imaginative ways of coping with our circumstances
by Michael Bacon

Thinkers and theories
guide
To resist dogma and accept uncertainty, think like a pragmatist
Founded in 19th-century America, the philosophy of pragmatism promises imaginative ways of coping with our circumstances
by Michael Bacon

Loneliness
film
Lonely in London, a filmmaker sets out to make a new friend
A film by Hugh Clegg

Communication and language
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Metaphors open up our minds – but can also shut them down
The best analogies in poetry and science really crackle, but when do they expand our thinking and when do they constrain it?
by Claire O’Callaghan

Parenting and families
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The history of family offers a liberating view of custom and love
Chronicling the families of the past shows just how much family values, feelings and decision-making can morph over time
by Katie Barclay

Cooperation and collaboration
guide
How to be an emotional leader
In times of change and pressure, a set of skills known as ‘psychological flexibility’ can help you and your team to thrive
by Selda Koydemir

Habits and routines
film
Mzia the elevator operator leaves her post for the first time in two decades
Directed by Madeline Leary