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Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use - RyanHoliday.net
 Philosophy is not just about talking or lecturing, or even reading long, dense books. In fact, it is something men and women of action use—and have used throughout history—to solve their problems and achieve their greatest triumphs. Not in the classroom, but on the battlefield, in the Forum, and at court.
A brief synopsis on this particular school of Hellenistic philosophy: Stoicism was founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC, but was famously practiced by the likes of Epictetus, Cato, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. The philosophy asserts that virtue (such as wisdom) is happiness and judgment be based on behavior, rather than words. That we don’t control and cannot rely on external events, only ourselves and our responses.
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WorkHow the Syrian Opposition Shocked the Assad Regime - The New Yorker (No paywall) In a stunning offensive that appeared to catch the regime of Bashar al-Assad off guard, opposition forces took over much of the Syrian city of Aleppo last week, and began moving on the city of Hama, another major urban center. Despite pledges on Monday from the governments of Russia and Iran that they would increase their support for the Syrian regime, rebel advances continued throughout the day. What was recently a largely dormant uprising may have entered an entirely new phase. WorkHow Glossier Got Its Glow Back - Inc (No paywall) Emily Weiss feels like shes been keeping out of the spotlight. In recent months, shes given interviews to The New York Times and Marie Claire; talked to the Australian Financial Reviews magazine about her taste in design; written for British Vogue; and been profiled in Elle under the headline How Emily Weiss Influenced Everything. Thats what passes for low-key to Weiss.
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WorkThe pro-housing consensus that wasnt If you believe in the work we do at Vox, please support us this Giving Tuesday. Our mission has never been more urgent. But our work isnt easy. It requires resources, dedication, and independence. And thats where you come in. Work
WorkWorkWorld economy to accelerate in 2025: OECD says - WSJ (No paywall) The global economy is set to grow at slightly a faster pace next year as inflation continues to cool, but could falter if tariffs rise and governments fail to narrow wide budget deficits, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday.
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WorkADHD is this scientists superpower - STAT (No paywall) Biomedical engineer Jeff Karps famous lab has created medical tape inspired by spider webs, waterproof adhesive bandages that take inspiration from geckos, needles reminiscent of porcupine quills. But as an elementary school student, Karp told me on the First Opinion Podcast, he struggled. His second-grade teacher wanted to hold him back a year. I was getting all these labels from teachers like lazy and lost cause, he said. When he told teachers he wanted to be a doctor, they said, Well, you better set your sights lower, because you just dont have what it takes to do that. Work WorkWorkWorkWorkHow to turn ocean waves into renewable energy The power of the ocean could soon be used to power homes in the U.S. as scientists prepare to test an untapped form of renewable energy. The U.S. Department of Energy has invested $112. WorkWorkWorkWork6 hours under martial law in Seoul When the South Korean president declares martial law on Tuesday night, I am fairly drunk, as is much of the city. By sheer coincidence, I am working from Seoul that week, and I have just met up with my boss -- also, coincidentally, passing through the city while on vacation -- for drinks. WorkWorkHow a Country's Economy Was Siphoned Dry The new governor of Bangladesh's central bank, Ahsan Mansur, calculates that about $17 billion was siphoned from the country's financial system in the 15 years before the government of Sheikh Hasina collapsed in August. Other economists guess that the true value looted during Ms. WorkWork7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2024 Pig-to-human kidney transplants. A blood test for Alzheimer's. Birth control without a prescription. These were just a few of the advancements in health and medicine in 2024. This year was an exciting one for discoveries. Work7 ChatGPT Prompts To Slash Your Workload By 50% Smartphones exemplify the double-edged nature of technology. While they connect us and boost productivity, they can also be bottomless wells of distraction. Similarly, generative AI has the power to sidetrack us but can also supercharge productivity when used intentionally. WorkWorkWorkGovernments Should Be Effective, Not Efficient We often hear rhetoric from successful private-sector leaders that government should be more like business. Indeed, many such leaders go on to careers in public office, and many do make fine politicians. WorkWorkThis new startup wants to be your AI-powered boxing coach Growl isn't available yet, but pre-sales are likely to open in April 2025. Pricing is projected to be between $150 and $190 a month, putting it on the steeper end of fitness devices, if it ever ships. And keep in mind you'll need to install this thing into a wall that can withstand hours of punching. WorkOpenAI is deepening its ties to the defense industry In November, FedScoop reported that OpenAI and the Air Force Research Laboratory were partnering to provide limited ChatGPT Enterprise for its research and development work. The same month, OpenAI rival Anthropic and data analytics software platform Palantir (PLTR-1.56%) announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AMZN+2.20%) to offer the AI startup’s Claude AI models to U.S. intelligence and defense agencies. WorkWorkThe startup trying to turn the web into a database A startup called Exa is pitching a new spin on generative search. It uses the tech behind large language models to return lists of results that it claims are more on point than those from its rivals, including Google and OpenAI. WorkUbisoft is giving up on XDefiant Ubisoft has been going through a rough patch of late. The company recently cancelled The Division: Heartland before it launched and delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows until Valentine's Day 2025, following a disappointing launch for Star Wars Outlaws. Last year, the company cancelled three unannounced projects and commenced a restructuring program that led to over a thousand layoffs. WorkWorkWorkWorkFury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court The ICJ is one of three international courts tasked with producing an advisory opinion on the climate crisis, alongside the international tribunal for the law of the sea (Itlos) and the inter-American court of human rights. Itlos found earlier this year that greenhouse gases are pollutants which states have a legal responsibility to control – that goes beyond the UNFCCC. The inter-American court held hearings in Barbados and Brazil this year and is expected to be the next to publish its opinion. The ICJ ruling will likely take many months. WorkWorkWorkFrere's fashion brand is upgrading the 'tech bro' look | TechCrunch Luxury fashion was notoriously slow to embrace digital commerce, and in-person shopping remains one of the true ways to engage with their products. That makes sense when it comes to testing material, quality, and the fit of clothes. Going in-store for some is no frill; having clothes that one looks and feels good in is the true definition of luxury — in addition to, well, all the cashmere. WorkA comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch Alyssa Stringer was formerly the Audience Development Manager for TechCrunch. She previously worked for HW Media as Audience Development Manager across HousingWire, RealTrends and FinLedger media brands. Prior to her experience in audience development, Alyssa worked as a content writer and holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism at the University of North Texas. WorkRevel to install 24 EV fast chargers at JFK airport | TechCrunch Rebecca Bellan covers transportation for TechCrunch. She’s interested in all things micromobility, EVs, AVs, smart cities, AI, sustainability and more. Previously, she covered social media for Forbes.com, and her work has appeared in Bloomberg CityLab, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Mother Jones, i-D (Vice) and more.Rebecca studied journalism and history at Boston University. She has invested in Ethereum. WorkTuskira unifies and optimizes disparate cybersecurity tools | TechCrunch “Partnering with these investors brings strategic guidance and connections that help accelerate Tuskira as we emerge out of stealth,” Sharma said. “The funding will be used to advance Tuskira’s AI technology, expand integrations, and enhance customer onboarding processes. Tuskira is well-positioned to sustain any headwinds as we raise the capital.” WorkGrowl is building the Peloton of boxing | TechCrunch Based in Austin, Texas, and Paris, France, the company counts Sam Bowen, the former VP of hardware engineering at Amazon, Peloton, and Tonal, as an adviser. The startup has raised $4.75 million in seed funding from Skip Capital, Kima Ventures, Teampact Ventures, and various business angels, such as former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane. WorkDoes Sleep Training Work? - Scientific American (No paywall) In countries like the U.S. and U.K., training a baby to sleep through the night is practically a rite of passageone endorsed by more than six in 10 baby books, the American Academy of Pediatrics and countless parenting experts and baby brands. |
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