There is a famous Nietzsche quote that states, “beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster… for when you… — There is a famous Nietzsche quote that states, “beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster… for when you gaze long into the abyss. The abyss gazes also into you.” In their quest to tame the monstrosity of cancel culture, those railing against it are slowly…

Last week the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Ardem Patapoutian, a brilliant neuroscientist at Scripps Research in La Jolla… — Last week the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Ardem Patapoutian, a brilliant neuroscientist at Scripps Research in La Jolla. Patapoutian discovered the receptors that make us sense heat, cold, pain, and sound. Dr. Patapoutian’s research on touch, however, has garnered the most media attention. The Lebanese immigrant discovered…

As we slowly emerge from the pandemic for many the fog of loneliness appears to be lifting. — As we slowly emerge from the pandemic for many the fog of loneliness appears to be lifting. Social avenues like coffee shops, bars, and restaurants are open for friends to congregate and catch up. Those wanting to be around crowds can attend concerts and movies. …

So often during sheltering in place, only the bright red floral shirts of Trader Joe’s staff broke up the monotony of my pandemic funk. The… — So often during sheltering in place, only the bright red floral shirts of Trader Joe’s staff broke up the monotony of my pandemic funk. The usual 30 minute wait was enough time to salivate in anticipation over the array of goodies such as dark chocolate peanut butter cups, dried mangos…

How my in-person connections shaped me forever — For all those who speak about the wonders of remote work, I wonder if they’ve ever considered its impact on our everyday relationships, big and small. Remote work is becoming more of a norm than an exception. …

From the start of his tenure, President Joe Biden has made it clear that he plans to center his foreign policy around climate change. With… — From the start of his tenure, President Joe Biden has made it clear that he plans to center his foreign policy around climate change. With the president appointing veteran diplomat John Kerry, as well as seasoned public servants such as Gina McCarthy and Samantha Powers, he clearly indicated his intention…

One of the first people I met while living in New York was a funeral director named Michael Fengullo. — One of the first people I met while living in New York was a funeral director named Michael Fengullo. The Brooklyn-born, broad-shouldered, fifty-year-old man has made his living burying the dead for over three decades. The life-long Italian bachelor has helped thousands send off and put away their loved ones…

What we’re doing wrong and how to be authentically thankful — What we’re doing wrong and how to be authentically thankful Amidst the pandemic, so many of us have been encouraged to express gratitude. The belief is that this emotion properly resets our value system for the better, helps us understand what matters most, and powers us through dread. …

Since the creation of this cohort, millennials have been perpetually scolded for their perceived unhealthy financial habits. — Since the creation of this cohort, millennials have been perpetually scolded for their perceived unhealthy financial habits. Critics argue that this group is an entitled bunch of constant pleasure-seekers who sacrifice long-term financial security for short-term luxuries. …