Why You Are Delusional (and Thank Goodness You Are) & The Flaws in Human Evolution

Why You Are Delusional (and Thank Goodness Yo...

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Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - How to Successfully Pursue Happiness

What does it really mean to be happy? Even the happiest people aren’t happy all the time. Maybe happiness isn’t a constant emotion at all — maybe it’s a philosophy. A way of living. A sense of meaning shaped by what you do and who you do it for. Stephanie Harrison has spent years ...  Show more

Why So Many People Have Allergies & Why You Keep Doing Things You Shouldn’t

Sometimes a great idea doesn’t come from thinking harder — but from shifting your body. Research suggests that posture can influence how creatively and flexibly you think, meaning the position you’re in during a brainstorming session could actually affect whether you have that “E ...  Show more

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