A list of good reads
- Abigail Tulenko in Scientific American has a fascinating essay on what philosopher Ibn Sina can teach us about the idea of AI as a ‘person’.
- Arthur C Brooks in The Atlantic looks at the “idleness aversion” of people who are “too busy.”
- The Cut offers an entertaining look at the unfortunate effect of Taylor Swift on friendships.
- Wall Street Journal (splainer gift link) has a super helpful guide that everyone needs: the art of escaping boring conversations.
- Marketplace’s podcast episode (plus transcript) looks at how trauma impacts our relationship with money.
- ESPN offers an excellent profile of wrestler Vinesh Phogat—who became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for Olympics for the third time after a particularly trying year.
- The Hindu spotlights the near-absence of female political stars in Indian politics.
- BBC Science Focus has an eye-opening piece on the effect of multivitamins on our immune systems.
- Hollywood Reporter looks at why cats are having a moment on the big screen now.
- Psyche explores the role of fiction in understanding and recognizing human flaws.
