Pocket-Worthy Reads

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Mental Floss

A Brief History of Mad Magazine

Mad magazine gave us Alfred E. Neuman and Spy vs. Spy and made irreverent, anti-establishment humor a thing. Here’s what you need to know about ‘Mad.’

BBC Future

How to Use Anxiety to Your Advantage

From “eco-anxiety” to “FOMO”, modern life seems a stressful place to be. But psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains why the emotion can be a good thing.

MIT Press Reader

Is Consciousness Everywhere?

Experience is in unexpected places, including in all animals, large and small, and perhaps even in brute matter itself.

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Cal Matters

The Man Who Unsolved a Murder

The lack of investigators affects counties throughout the state, from poor, rural areas to the state’s largest and most well-funded public defense offices.

WIRED

The Blind Leading the Gamers

Ross Minor lost his eyesight at 8 years old. Today, he’s a hardcore gamer who runs YouTube and Twitch channels and consults for big studios. This is not—necessarily—an inspirational story.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood’s Top Marketers of 2025

As leaders from tech, marketing and entertainment convene for Cannes Lions, THR toasts the brand leaders finding innovative ways to get their message across.”

Life Hacks

Tips for better living
Fast Company

How Can I Delegate More?

If you want something done right, you don’t have to do it yourself. You just have to give someone else clear instructions.

Men's Health

How to Crawl to Get Stronger

These 6 variations from Superhero Shred trainer Don Saladino will hone your core stability and athleticism.

Harvard Business Review

When Help Isn’t Helpful

Nonspecific asks, a lack of accountability, and the potential of a charged aftermath.