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An Ojibwe Writer on the Violence That Built America

By David Treuer

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An Ojibwe Writer on the Violence That Built America Book Bites Politics & Economics

Nonfiction is an emotional art, not just a record.

The Psychology of Why We Need Things to Make Sense

By Tania Lombrozo

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The Psychology of Why We Need Things to Make Sense Book Bites Psychology

Explaining is a superpower.

The Surprising Evolutionary Reason We Are Drawn to Beauty

By Nicholas Humphrey

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The Surprising Evolutionary Reason We Are Drawn to Beauty Arts & Culture Book Bites Psychology

Rhyme is a guide to what’s worth having.

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The Tesla-Proven Formula for Business Hypergrowth

Jon McNeill

By Jon McNeill

The Tesla-Proven Formula for Business Hypergrowth Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

Question every single requirement.

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What Millions of Years of Evolution Reveal About Family

By Meredith Small

What Millions of Years of Evolution Reveal About Family Arts & Culture Book Bites Science

Family is part of human nature.

The Next Big Idea Club’s November 2026 Must-Read Books

By Panio Gianopoulos

The Next Big Idea Club’s November 2026 Must-Read Books Arts & Culture Politics & Economics Science

The most compelling and thought-provoking titles scheduled for release in November 2026.

When Should You Speak Up? A Social Psychologist Explains

By Vanessa Bohns

When Should You Speak Up? A Social Psychologist Explains Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Ask yourself: Should someone tell them?

Burnout Isn’t a Stamina Problem–It’s a Boundaries Issue

By Nabeela Elsayed

Burnout Isn’t a Stamina Problem–It’s a Boundaries Issue Book Bites Career Habits & Productivity

Fix your relationship with work, not just your job.

How to Be the Best Conversationalist in the Room

By Vanessa Van Edwards

How to Be the Best Conversationalist in the Room Book Bites Habits & Productivity Psychology

Go on a small talk diet.

The Real Science Behind “Mommy Brain”

By Susana Carmona

The Real Science Behind “Mommy Brain” Book Bites Science Women

The organ that medicine forgot.

The AI Race Is Getting Weird—and May Never End

By Kevin Roose

The AI Race Is Getting Weird—and May Never End Book Bites Entrepreneurship Technology

The people most afraid of AI are the ones building it.

What Happens to Our Brains When AI Does the Hard Thinking?

By Eric So

What Happens to Our Brains When AI Does the Hard Thinking? Book Bites Habits & Productivity Technology

We need to grapple with AI gravity.

5 Books for Anyone Having an AI-Induced Existential Crisis

By Editors

5 Books for Anyone Having an AI-Induced Existential Crisis Technology

These five books explore the promises and perils of AI, offering fresh perspectives on a technology that’s changing our world faster than ever.

Your Workplace Doesn’t Need Less Hierarchy. It Needs Better Hierarchy.

By Nir Halevy

Your Workplace Doesn’t Need Less Hierarchy. It Needs Better Hierarchy. Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

A chance Lyft ride revealed what research alone could not.

Your Success Depends on People You May Not Have Met Yet

By Jeff Cunningham

Your Success Depends on People You May Not Have Met Yet Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

Build a small circle that tells you the truth.

The Hidden Cost of Falling in Love With AI

By Sherry Turkle

The Hidden Cost of Falling in Love With AI Book Bites Happiness Technology

AI can simulate empathy, intimacy, and companionship, but it cannot offer genuine human connection.