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Why Texas is Becoming America’s Most Powerful State

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What really matters at the end of life | BJ Miller

[…] At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life … Continue reading

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Why the US is Still Segregated

[…] Every single city in the United States is still largely segregated by race. But this isn’t just because of coincidence or personal preference. It is because of a systematic, government-sanctioned process over the course of the 20th century that … Continue reading

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The distinctive paradox of Swedish individualism | Aeon Essays

Solna Centrum subway station, Stockholm. Photo by Jonas Bendiksen/Magnum Photos All countries must balance the freedom of individuals with the demands of the community. Sweden’s solution is unique It was confusing. When the novel coronavirus hit the world in early … Continue reading

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Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk, and find out when it can become problematic. — Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades … Continue reading

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MANCHESTER BUILDING BOOM CENTRAL SE | Plus a New Book on the Rise of MCR

This video documents some of the changes and new construction in the area of central Manchester to the south east. We start in Ardwick, continue past the UMIST Campus and no to Mayfield Park and a new construction site on … Continue reading

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Modern architecture should embrace – not ignore or repel – the nonhuman world | Aeon Videos

Why architects should take inspiration from the sustainable ways that animals build, and integrate wildlife into their work Joyce Hwang, an architect and associate professor at the University at Buffalo, New York believes in integrating the world of nonhuman animals … Continue reading

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The Disappearing Computer: An Exclusive Preview of Humane’s Screenless Tech | Imran Chaudhri | TED

In this exclusive preview of groundbreaking, unreleased technology, former Apple designer and Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri envisions a future where AI enables our devices to “disappear.” He gives a sneak peek of his company’s new product — shown for the … Continue reading

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8 simple Japanese habits that will make your life so much better!!

Today I’d like to talk about 8 little Japanese habits to incorporate daily that can make your life better. They are small habits, but are so powerful and can have a big impact. All of them are habits that can … Continue reading

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Manchester’s Petersfield & Trinity Islands Featuring Annie Lennox & Oasis. February 2023.

Music Emotional Mess Song 1 of 4 I Saved The World Today (Remastered Version) Song 2 of 4 Little Bird Song 3 of 4 Half The World Away (Remastered) Song 4 of 4 ARTIST Amy Lynn & the Honey Men … Continue reading

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