The most freeing thing is realizing how little power the naysayers have over us — unless we give it to them.

"We’re now getting the first glimpses of the vastness of inner space. This internal, hidden, intimate cosmos commands its own goals, imperatives, and logic." That's from David Eagleman’s great new book, "Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain."

Why do we assume there’s a 1:1 equation between the level of scientific progress and human flourishing? Are we evolving at the same pace as the machines we’re creating? And how can we come up with a new AI narrative that reaches a much broader audience beyond media, tech and business professionals?

What do you do after the workday ends? For a growing number of people, the answer is: put in another workday. A new Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report explores our new “infinite workday.”

Not surprisingly, Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is on the ground in California providing meals to first responders and families impacted by the fires. You can donate here: bit.ly/3PG05Z2

Migration might be a polarizing issue at the moment, but as @iangoldin.bsky.social writes in his terrific new book, “The Shortest History of Migration,” humans have always been on the move. Goldin shows the many ways in which migration strengthens countries and drives growth.

How are you sleeping? Are you getting enough movement in your day? How is your stress level? These are questions doctors should be routinely asking in medical appointments, but they’re not.