It's Been a Minute

Has the internet killed social etiquette? | It's Been a Minute

Our screens have become this dashboard or this interface in a way where we flatten the human experience.

Hidden Brain

A Secret Source of Connection

Most of us think of the things we have in common with other people as a source of connection. But Inbar and his colleagues have found something surprising: the things that make us different can be just as powerful — and sometimes more powerful — at bringing people together.

Fresh Air

'Daily Show' comic Josh Johnson

One of the most connected attributes of the human condition ... is just being flawed. We really connect with people on their faults.

Office Hours

Scott Answers: Is AI Replacing Middle Management? | Office Hours

Management is an ability to soften the chaos created by leaders. The notion that your AI is going to bring everybody in and they're not going to need to have contact with anybody else and the AI will manage them, tell them what to do, and at the end of the year give them their performance review and a bonus. Even if that was possible, which I don't think it is, it's a nihilistic, [ __ ] up vision of the world.

The New York Times

Why Ukrainian Postal Workers Risk Their Lives to Deliver Mail on The Front Lines

Larysa delivers more than just mail. She brings income and also groceries, medicines, the news and a familiar face to chat with for those living in isolation.

Fresh Air

Palestinian & Israeli activists share a vision of peace

People, I think, don't realize one small action, one kind word. You never leave the person you meet the same after you've interacted with them, and I wanted to do that for Ma'oz and for others.

TED

A Different Way to Measure Success in Health Care | Andrew Bastawrous | TED

The greatest gift I could give her was not her sight but to have her be truly seen.

Fresh Air

Best Of: Delroy Lindo / Tayari Jones on ‘Kin’

When you're friends with someone, you know, your name will not be listed in any obituary, but it breaks your heart to lose your friend.