A list of good reads
- Olga Khazan in The Atlantic writes about the most misunderstood concept in psychology: boundaries.
- New York Magazine has an interesting read on the once-reviled psychiatrist Bessel Van der Kolk—whose research on traumatic memory is now established science.
- Nikkei Asia looks at Apple’s ambitions for India as it looks to move 20% of all its iPhone production to the country.
- Vittles has a lovely essay on PoTS or ‘People of the Salt’—a long Covid-induced disease characterised by—among other things—the inability of blood to retain salt or water. (h/t subscriber Anita Rao Kashi)
- Insider looks at the latest cultural moment that will amuse anyone over 30: GenZ folks are worried because they are too ‘old’ to understand Gen Alpha’s memes.
- Heather Bryant has an interesting take on why news organisations shouldn’t be trying to earn your trust.
- Undark has a disturbing read on how pseudoscience has seeped into Indian academia—and is shaping an entire generation of scientists. (h/t founding member Lavisha Parab)
- Why are scientists convinced there is a giant, ninth planet lurking somewhere in our solar system? The Conservation has more on the hunt for Planet X.
- The Hindu reports on how Japan is increasingly hiring Indian nurses as it grapples with a rapidly ageing population.
- The Guardian has a funny feature on 21 dining habits that restaurants absolutely loathe.
