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Knowable Magazine

The Puzzle of Play

The purpose of play — for children, monkeys, rats or meerkats — has proved surprisingly hard to pin down. Scientists continue to toss around ideas.

BBC Travel

The Unexpected Philosophy Icelanders Live By

If Iceland were to have a national slogan, it would be ‘þetta reddast’, which roughly translates to the idea that everything will work out all right in the end.

The Hustle

The Economics of Vending Machines

The pandemic has boosted interest in vending machine ownership. We surveyed 20+ operators to find out how much they make.

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Harvard Business Review

The AI Revolution Won’t Happen Overnight

If you believe the frenzied hype, AI is about to tie our shoes, run our businesses, and solve world hunger. It’s a seductive vision. It’s also a hallucination.

Life Hacks

Tips for better living
Business Insider

The Hot New MBA Hustle

Millennials’ hottest new career pivot: ditching the corporate grind to run unsexy small businesses.