The dose makes the poison. —Paracelsus, 1538 There are only a few molecules that humans consume that are both a nutrient and a drug. Coffee and alcohol are two excellent examples. The... Read more »
Imagine walking into a room where everyone else has been given a guidebook you never received. You are expected to follow every rule perfectly. If you fail, you are told it is... Read more »
My two best friends in the literary world are Anna Karenina and Winnie the Pooh. One tells me continually that romantic love is a sucker’s game, the other that friendship is forever.... Read more »
An AI-generated video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting went viral a few weeks ago. The Deadpool writer admitted he was “shook” by it. But scroll through the comments, and you’ll... Read more »
Imagine a lively town with roughly 100 trillion inhabitants, all going about their daily affairs—eating, working, sleeping, communing with friends, squabbling with foes. This could describe any (albeit slightly overpopulated) corner of... Read more »
Author’s Note: Right now a great many people are trying to comply with their New Year’s resolutions. Many of them will rely on rewards of some sort to motivate themselves, never realizing... Read more »
“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” How many people around the world have wiped a tear during this song, this line, this moment:We have. Our family saw Wicked... Read more »
Becky (not her real name) just completed a project she was very proud of. She poured her heart and soul into the work, and countless hours. Was it perfect? No. Was it... Read more »
When we hear the word self-centred, it usually lands as an insult. In Western culture, being called self-centred suggests you’re self-absorbed, selfish, egotistical, and unconcerned with others. From a young age, many... Read more »
If you’ve ever read What to Expect When You’re Expecting, you’ll know how reassuring it is to have a clear, compassionate guide during life’s biggest transitions. But what about the opposite end... Read more »