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Don't go to college, do these 5 things instead
College won't actually make you smarter, but these will.
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The magic button trap
Doing easy things vs. doing hard things. Plus, printing money, doing steroids, how to get an amazing romantic partner, and saving 15% on your car…
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How morality works
Plus, China's moral system vs. America's moral system O.J. Simpson's endorsement deals, double dipping, the best way to get people to cooperate, why…
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Emotions vs. reality
Why your feelings aren't real, even though they feel real. Plus, Brooke's brush with death in Uganda, Descartes vs. a firefighter, and California vs…
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Why religion makes you happier, more moral, and more productive
Why I (an agnostic person) envy religious people. Plus, 3 uncomfortable truths, and some extremely cynical Darwinistic opinions about humanity. Enjoy!
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How human stupidity changes at scale
People are stupid. When you get enough of them together, they get less stupid in some ways, and more stupid in other ways.
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Why is communicating with people so hard?
Plus, Sherlock Holmes is gay, why you shouldn’t correct your boss, and why so many writers go crazy.
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