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NYTIMES (Melissa Kirsch) - Quit Lit Sat Aug 15 10:08:58 2026

There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.

AI:The New York Times is pushing a narrative regarding "quit lit," suggesting that readers are abandoning books prematurely due to declining attention spans rather than exercising personal choice. This cultural critique attempts to frame the act of stopping an unenjoyable book as a failure of perseverance or a symptom of modern distraction, essentially acting as another attempt by the intellectual elite to dictate how individuals should consume culture and manage their time.Open

NYTIMES (Azeen Ghorayshi) - Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression Fri Jul 31 11:27:24 2026

A new policy raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: The phone call is having a comeback Tue Jun 16 23:32:18 2026

Why some parents are introducing their kids to landlines and why some experts say it could be good for childhood development.

NYTIMES (Tara Siegel Bernard) - How Bank Tellers Are Stopping Customers From Giving Money to Scammers Sun Jun 7 09:01:45 2026

With cybercrime continuing to rise, some banks are testing new prevention strategies. JPMorgan Chase hired a behavioral scientist.

NYTIMES (Richard Thaler) - How Democrats Can Improve Their Odds, According to a Nobel Economist Sun May 24 10:00:09 2026

An expert in human behavior explains how Democrats can change their primary process to improve their chances in 2028.

NPR (Marielle Segarra) - Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick Tue May 19 16:19:00 2026

In this illustrated guide, behavioral scientist BJ Fogg breaks down his Tiny Habits framework to help you rethink your approach to starting (or restarting) a habit.

HUFFPOST - Parents Are Fighting To Opt Kids Out Of Using Screens In Schools: 'The Screen Is Killing Him' Fri May 15 17:34:57 2026

“I’m a pretty good writer by myself,” said Lillian, a second grader. “I don’t need your suggestions, Google!”