It's never too early to start thinking about your own death

"This view of death as an "art" or "practice," rather than an emotionless biological process, can be tremendously empowering. There is no Art of Dying manual available in our society. So as a mortician who's worked with the dead and the grieving for seven years, I decided to write my own"

18 Rules for Using Text: If There’s Text in Your Document, Follow the Rules

"You’ll start to see a world of difference in your professional documents, whether they be formal reports, brochures, or even your personal résumé. These rules for using text apply across the board."



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How groupthink gets reality backward

"In his new book, David McRaney explains that You Are Now Less Dumb. Here he makes you even less dumb, by way of explaining social norms you will no longer be defeated by."

10 Ways We Get the Odds Wrong

"Our brains are terrible at assessing modern risks. Here's how to think straight about dangers in your midst."

10 Most Brilliant Social Experiments

“I have been primarily interested in how and why ordinary people do unusual things, things that seem alien to their natures. Why do good people sometimes act evil? Why do smart people sometimes do dumb or irrational things?” –Philip Zimbardo

20 Ways to Fall In Love All Over Again

"But after years of marriage or dating, a significant other can start to feel more like a roommate than a romantic partner. Maybe you've grown apart, you’re busy with work and kids, or the spark’s just not there anymore. For whatever reason you've found yourself falling out of love, here’s how the experts suggest you find your way back in."

Opposing Chiropractic: Persecution or Justified Criticism?

"Any practice that begins with a false premise and a founding father, such as chiropractic, homeopathy, and osteopathy, can never completely eliminate true believers who are bound together by the tenets of cultism. It will be necessary for health-care professionals and public health officials to participate in a never-ending campaign to inform the public about pseudoscientific practices that might be offered as an alternative to appropriate health care."