Conflict often has a negative connotation, associated with arguments, discomfort, and emotional pain. However, beneath this challenging situation, one can find an invaluable opportunity. Conflict, when approached consciously, can become a powerful... Read more »
Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented speed, and this is primarily driven by the dominant paradigm of “scaling”—more computing, more data, and more parameters, i.e., larger models. The allure of scaling... Read more »
As a psychiatrist, I have the privilege of sitting front row in people’s lives. They share with me their hopes, wishes, and aspirations. A common theme I hear is the drive to... Read more »
Ever picked up your phone just to check one notification—and suddenly 45 minutes vanished into scrolling oblivion? Welcome to the dopamine hijack. Modern life is designed to give you constant hits of... Read more »
In recent years, the term microdosing has gone from the fringes of psychedelic culture to the front pages of major publications. Business leaders, creatives, and everyday individuals alike are experimenting with tiny... Read more »
The FBI agent sits across from the convicted killer, reviewing case notes. “When did it start?” he asks. The reply comes matter-of-factly: “The cats were first. Then, the neighbor’s dog. People came... Read more »
I’ve been on a wisdom bandwagon lately because I think we could all use more of it, as the world shifts under our feet. It’s one of the top skills I work... Read more »
Perfectionism has appeared in a couple studies as a common cognitive distortion in adults with ADHD. In one case it was the most common1 and in a more recent study, it ran... Read more »
There ain’t no such thing as a free dinner. —Crane’s Law (Bloch, 1977, adapted) When groups of people, from 2 to N, go out to dinner, there is a potential for uncertainty... Read more »
Few stories are as iconic as Citizen Kane, and there’s no better way to explore the difference between meaning and purpose—and how they shape our happiness—than through this masterpiece. The film’s central... Read more »