Everyone’s an expert now | The Gray Area
Almost a decade ago, Tom Nichols warned that Americans were losing respect for expertise. He didn’t…
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How to be more creative | The Gray Area
Sean talks with writer David Epstein about why unlimited freedom and endless choice often make us…
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Intelligent people’s politics determined by their wallet — not their brain: scientists
For years, scientists have researched whether there is any connection between genetic intelligence and political preference,…
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The truth about fatherhood | The Gray Area
Everyone says having kids changes your life. That’s true. But it’s not the whole story. Subscribe…
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Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next
But if that confidence weakens, the central bank may need to act more aggressively – with…
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Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control
It’s called the infinite scroll – a design feature on social media, shopping, video and many…
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Lawsuit: ChatGPT told student he was “meant for greatness”—then came psychosis
But by April 2025, things began to go awry. According to the lawsuit, “ChatGPT began to…
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Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of surpassing human intelligence have become commonplace….
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The epic novel runs amok in Omar Musa’s Fierceland
More importantly, giving a voice to the forest settles the book’s moral questions in advance. Preserving…
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The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
The US has adopted more of a middle ground approach, essentially letting private companies decide what…
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Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling
Not just a seasonal gig Frankly, what’s most interesting about the paper isn’t those three fundamental…
