1. Saying “no”
Being able to consistently say «no» to most requests and opportunities is a superpower. How many times have you said «yes» to something, only to regret it later because you could have spent your time on something more meaningful? Exactly. This piece comes with a lot of practical advice and a helpful 5-step choice system. Key bit to remember: «Offers and opportunities are merely an indication that you’re on the right path — not that you’ve arrived at a final destination you can never find again.» Read it no(w).
2. The Lives of Others
By pure chance, two men in their 50s learn that they have been mixed up after birth. A gripping story, and a lifesize question: What does it mean to have lived someone else’s life for more than five decades? Read it now.
3. How We Treat Animals Will Inform Our Future With Robots
Always worthwhile to listen to robot ethicist Kate Darling (who, fun fact, happens to come from the same village as I). In this interview, she explains how we can (and sh…