How to dress for a night out in Athens vs the US
Before leaving America to study in Greece, I felt a frantic need to update and upgrade my closet. I opted for some online shopping and encountered a frequent search: “European travel clothing.” What does this even mean? What would make “travel” clothing “European”? Is the clothing in question a native product of Europe, or are […]
Peter Pomerantsev: How to fight (and win) an information war
How do you reach people trapped in a reality shaped by propaganda? Exploring the dark psychology of disinformation, author and academic Peter Pomerantsev draws on lessons from a forgotten World War II operation to suggest strategies for cutting through misinformation and rebuilding trust in facts today. Source link
Priya Parker: How to come together in a meaningful way
Looking to infuse more connection into your time with friends and family? Facilitator Priya Parker urges us to approach gathering with intention and creativity. Diving into the evolving significance of coming together both in-person and virtually, she demystifies the role of a host, outlines mistakes we should avoid and shares the potential of thoughtfully designed […]
How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain – podcast | Science
If you’ve made a resolution to spend less time on your phone this year, help is at hand. The Guardian has launched a new newsletter, Reclaim your brain. Its co-writer and expert coach Catherine Price tells Madeleine Finlay how her own excessive phone use inspired her to investigate the science behind our relationships with our […]
What the science says about how to get active (and make it stick) – podcast | Science
As parks and gyms fill with people hoping to make 2024 their year of fitness, Ian Sample speaks to Martin Gibala, professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada, about how much exercise we should be doing, the benefits of interval training, and how to make a new regime stick How to listen to podcasts: […]
How to Donate to Charity, Get a Tax Break and Have Income for Life
Tax breaks for charitable donations come in many flavors, and this year Congress has a new one for seniors called an IRA charitable gift annuity. It allows older owners of traditional IRAs to donate account funds to a charity and get tax breaks plus income payments for life. Brian and Deborah Smith of Park City, […]