Featured Articles: Good Writing From Around The Web
I was a caustically sarcastic teenager. I made the decision to be nicer in college and dropped sarcasm. Now, people act like I just don’t get it when I don’t appreciate sarcasm. Anyone else?
Misinformation Is Here To Stay (And That’s OK)
Not all misinformation we disagree with is propaganda; there ARE open questions where people claim settled science. Take care how you proceed.
A Flaw in Human Judgment: How Making Decisions Isn’t As Objective As You Think
We are not the perfect judges we believe ourselves to be.
The Disastrous Record of Celebrity Crypto Endorsements
Celebrities are paid large sums of money to say they like things. They have no more special knowledge about “investing” than they do about perfume or cars.
What Do You Spend Money On? Lessons From Our Clients About Spending that Brings True Joy
Money and happiness are NOT directly correlated. To maximize happiness, spend on these – especially connection, celebration, and giving back!
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