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The Evolution of Modern Dogs
How our canine companions were carefully crafted by quirky, bored aristocrats, the self-proclaimed "doggy people" from Victorian Britain—and why their…
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The Biggest Hidden Bias in Politics
Pundits, political analysts, and political scientists all have a serious bias that makes them misunderstand our world. And...it can help you make sense…
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FLUKE: Part Two of the Opening Chapter
Here's the second half of the opening chapter, in which you'll meet a murderess, learn about the extraordinary octopus, and consider what might have…
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The Myth of the Secret Genius
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The Case for Amplifying Trump's Insanity
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My "Life in the UK" Test and a Great British Travel Guide
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The Biggest Hidden Bias in Politics
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It's the Guns.
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FLUKE (An Exclusive Sneak Preview)
Behold! Here's the first half of the opening chapter to my new book, "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters," which will be published…
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The Red Queen Fallacy
Humans weren't made to tick off checklists and clear inboxes. We've lost sight of who we are, amid the mindless excesses of hustle culture and a…
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One Year To Go: Will Trump Return to the White House?
Today marks exactly one year until the 2024 US presidential election, which is shaping up to be a rematch showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden…
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The Hannibal Directive and the Dark Politics of Hostages
From rogue governments to terrorist organizations and pirates, a new political economy of kidnapping, hostages, and ransom payments has emerged. Here's…
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What to watch and read this week
My recommendations, as you make that increasingly difficult choice: what is worthy of your eyeballs and your ears?
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Are our lives an unbroken circle or a straight line?
On two competing worldviews about the nature of time—cyclical vs. linear—and how they make us think differently about the world and our place within it.
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The Politics of the Pariah
Hate crimes are increasing. But more broadly, it's crucial to understand the behavioral, psychological, and social roots of ingroup/outgroup dynamics. A…
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How to Understand Our World in 10 Charts
We live in extraordinary times, but rarely zoom out to think about the major shifts that define our world. Here are ten charts that help us make better…
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Who had the most kids in history? Or, humanity's near-extinction and why it matters for us all.
A new study about population bottlenecks raises fascinating questions about the individuals who most shaped our species in the past—and those in the…
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The Garden of Forking Paths
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