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The Case for Resolutions

New Year's resolutions can be a tool for self-improvement without suggesting personal inadequacy.

Here's Why You Need Rituals, Not Resolutions, in 2025

Instead of New Year's resolutions, consider adopting rituals for personal growth in 2025.

My new year resolution? Abandon new year resolutions once and for all | Moira Donegan

New Year's resolutions often bring self-criticism and pressure rather than genuine self-improvement or joy.

I Discovered the "Intentions List," and It's an Inenious Way to Start 2025 on the Right Track

Intentions promote a meaningful personal growth approach by focusing on the reasons behind goals rather than just the outcomes.

The one resolution you need to make. Here's how

Fear often prevents us from embracing change and pursuing our true desires, leading to the abandonment of our New Year's resolutions.

Distracted by your thoughts? Try these techniques from a meditation teacher

Meditation teaches us to embrace the process of starting over and letting go of thoughts.

The Case for Resolutions

New Year's resolutions can be a tool for self-improvement without suggesting personal inadequacy.

Here's Why You Need Rituals, Not Resolutions, in 2025

Instead of New Year's resolutions, consider adopting rituals for personal growth in 2025.

My new year resolution? Abandon new year resolutions once and for all | Moira Donegan

New Year's resolutions often bring self-criticism and pressure rather than genuine self-improvement or joy.

I Discovered the "Intentions List," and It's an Inenious Way to Start 2025 on the Right Track

Intentions promote a meaningful personal growth approach by focusing on the reasons behind goals rather than just the outcomes.

The one resolution you need to make. Here's how

Fear often prevents us from embracing change and pursuing our true desires, leading to the abandonment of our New Year's resolutions.

Distracted by your thoughts? Try these techniques from a meditation teacher

Meditation teaches us to embrace the process of starting over and letting go of thoughts.
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#goal-setting

Abandoning New Year's Resolutions

New Year's resolutions often lead to unrealistic expectations and abandonment of goals, negatively impacting the self-perception and motivation of individuals.

New Books for Personal Growth in 2025

New year is an opportune moment for goal-setting and self-improvement through effective time management and prioritization.

Why New Year's Resolutions Set You Up to Fail

Most New Year's resolutions fail by February, primarily due to unrealistic expectations and the pressure to achieve perfection.

New Year's Resolutions That Stick: Your 2025 Success Guide

Create realistic, specific goals to make resolutions achievable.
Focus on one or two key resolutions at a time to avoid burnout.
Establish a plan with manageable steps for tracking progress.

Horoscopes Dec. 30, 2024: Tyrese Gibson, plan, and you won't be disappointed

Planning and discipline lead to personal satisfaction and achieve your goals.

3 Proven Strategies for Sticking to New Year's Resolutions

Vague goals often lead to failure; specific, manageable actions increase chances of success.

Abandoning New Year's Resolutions

New Year's resolutions often lead to unrealistic expectations and abandonment of goals, negatively impacting the self-perception and motivation of individuals.

New Books for Personal Growth in 2025

New year is an opportune moment for goal-setting and self-improvement through effective time management and prioritization.

Why New Year's Resolutions Set You Up to Fail

Most New Year's resolutions fail by February, primarily due to unrealistic expectations and the pressure to achieve perfection.

New Year's Resolutions That Stick: Your 2025 Success Guide

Create realistic, specific goals to make resolutions achievable.
Focus on one or two key resolutions at a time to avoid burnout.
Establish a plan with manageable steps for tracking progress.

Horoscopes Dec. 30, 2024: Tyrese Gibson, plan, and you won't be disappointed

Planning and discipline lead to personal satisfaction and achieve your goals.

3 Proven Strategies for Sticking to New Year's Resolutions

Vague goals often lead to failure; specific, manageable actions increase chances of success.
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'Severance' Creator Dan Erickson Shares How He Manages That Work-Life Thing

The Covid-era transformation demands a new understanding of work-life dynamics, urging a re-evaluation of personal values and coherence between work and life.
#mental-health

These 10 Best Books of 2024 Will Inspire, Teach, and Surprise You

Yoga lessons apply to everyday life, revealing interconnected wisdom that enriches both practices.

6 Types of Procrastination: How to Identify and Fix Them

Procrastination is a widespread issue affecting many individuals and can be addressed by understanding its different types and causes.

Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone

Journaling can significantly improve mental well-being and provide a creative outlet.

Kate Bowler wants to have more 'uncounted, completely-wasted, doesn't-matter time'

Toxic positivity can harm those in pain by pushing them to find lessons or silver linings in their suffering.

Meditation Doesn't Need to Be Easy or Calm to Be Beneficial

Meditation is more than relaxation; it requires mental effort and can be challenging but leads to improved focus and reduced self-criticism.

What have we here?': how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life

Effective self-improvement requires individualized insights rather than generic self-help advice.

These 10 Best Books of 2024 Will Inspire, Teach, and Surprise You

Yoga lessons apply to everyday life, revealing interconnected wisdom that enriches both practices.

6 Types of Procrastination: How to Identify and Fix Them

Procrastination is a widespread issue affecting many individuals and can be addressed by understanding its different types and causes.

Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone

Journaling can significantly improve mental well-being and provide a creative outlet.

Kate Bowler wants to have more 'uncounted, completely-wasted, doesn't-matter time'

Toxic positivity can harm those in pain by pushing them to find lessons or silver linings in their suffering.

Meditation Doesn't Need to Be Easy or Calm to Be Beneficial

Meditation is more than relaxation; it requires mental effort and can be challenging but leads to improved focus and reduced self-criticism.

What have we here?': how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life

Effective self-improvement requires individualized insights rather than generic self-help advice.
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#health

22 "Bad" Habits That May Actually Be More Beneficial Than You Thought

Some habits deemed 'bad' can actually have health benefits.

A simple exercise from Yale's Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happiness

Visualizing your future self can positively influence present decisions for better long-term health and happiness.

Confessions of an unlikely vegan: I have never once uttered the words, 'You go ahead and eat that enormous slab of flesh.' Be assured, I have already judged you, and found you severely wanting

The article highlights the tendency for people to embrace healthier habits after indulgent holiday seasons.

Fitting Marijuana Into Your Winter Arc Routine

The Winter Arc encourages health-focused self-improvement during winter, emphasizing the positive role of cannabis in enhancing personal growth and wellness.

Live Forever? by John S Tregoning review adventures in mortality

John Tregoning's "Live Forever?" brilliantly balances the realities of mortality with warmth and humor, appealing to readers in a lighthearted manner.

100 ways to improve your life without spending any money

You don't need to spend money to make effective changes in your life.

22 "Bad" Habits That May Actually Be More Beneficial Than You Thought

Some habits deemed 'bad' can actually have health benefits.

A simple exercise from Yale's Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happiness

Visualizing your future self can positively influence present decisions for better long-term health and happiness.

Confessions of an unlikely vegan: I have never once uttered the words, 'You go ahead and eat that enormous slab of flesh.' Be assured, I have already judged you, and found you severely wanting

The article highlights the tendency for people to embrace healthier habits after indulgent holiday seasons.

Fitting Marijuana Into Your Winter Arc Routine

The Winter Arc encourages health-focused self-improvement during winter, emphasizing the positive role of cannabis in enhancing personal growth and wellness.

Live Forever? by John S Tregoning review adventures in mortality

John Tregoning's "Live Forever?" brilliantly balances the realities of mortality with warmth and humor, appealing to readers in a lighthearted manner.

100 ways to improve your life without spending any money

You don't need to spend money to make effective changes in your life.
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#leadership

How To Enhance Your Leadership with "Personal Power"

Personal power is derived from self-belief and creates a true impact, differing from traditional hierarchical power.

4 Business Books All Entrepreneurs Should Read | Entrepreneur

Select business books that offer valuable, actionable insights rather than generic advice that fades after reading.

How To Enhance Your Leadership with "Personal Power"

Personal power is derived from self-belief and creates a true impact, differing from traditional hierarchical power.

4 Business Books All Entrepreneurs Should Read | Entrepreneur

Select business books that offer valuable, actionable insights rather than generic advice that fades after reading.
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#new-years-resolutions

Guest Opinion: It's Okay To Be An Imperfect Environmentalist

Many Americans strive for self-improvement through New Year's resolutions, but environmental commitments can be overwhelming and difficult to sustain.

I know how to fix new year's resolutions and it could change everything | Zoe Williams

New Year's resolutions often fail; focus on supporting friends with constructive suggestions instead of personal goals.

This Is the Year!

Setting specific New Year's resolutions increases the likelihood of success in achieving personal goals.

Resolutionaries' v gym rats: why fitness fanatics hate the crowded gyms of January

The influx of 'resolutionaries' in January disrupts gym etiquette and frustrates regular gym-goers.

How to use your personality type to set New Year's resolutions you can actually achieve

New Year's resolutions can be challenging due to personality traits that influence motivation and behavior change.
Changing behavior requires mindfulness and potentially the support of others who embody traits you're trying to develop.

4 red flags that your New Year's resolution will fail

Interest in New Year's resolutions is declining, with only 30% of Americans making one for 2024.

Guest Opinion: It's Okay To Be An Imperfect Environmentalist

Many Americans strive for self-improvement through New Year's resolutions, but environmental commitments can be overwhelming and difficult to sustain.

I know how to fix new year's resolutions and it could change everything | Zoe Williams

New Year's resolutions often fail; focus on supporting friends with constructive suggestions instead of personal goals.

This Is the Year!

Setting specific New Year's resolutions increases the likelihood of success in achieving personal goals.

Resolutionaries' v gym rats: why fitness fanatics hate the crowded gyms of January

The influx of 'resolutionaries' in January disrupts gym etiquette and frustrates regular gym-goers.

How to use your personality type to set New Year's resolutions you can actually achieve

New Year's resolutions can be challenging due to personality traits that influence motivation and behavior change.
Changing behavior requires mindfulness and potentially the support of others who embody traits you're trying to develop.

4 red flags that your New Year's resolution will fail

Interest in New Year's resolutions is declining, with only 30% of Americans making one for 2024.
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#productivity

11 Best Habit Tracker Apps for 2025 | ClickUp

Consistency in building habits is challenging, and a good habit tracker app can significantly help.
Key qualities of effective habit tracker apps include ease of use, customization, visual tracking, and integration with other tools.

23 Products That'll Boost Your Productivity If You're Actively Avoiding Your To-Do List

Focus on productivity through organized planning and gradual wake-up processes.
Utilizing tools like planners and sunrise clocks can enhance motivation and well-being.
Minimalist products simplify the process of habit tracking and personal growth.

How to Master a Productive Mindset and Achieve More | ClickUp

Adopting a productive mindset enhances focus, efficiency, and personal growth, enabling effective task management in a busy world.

Fix Annoying Things, Close Drawers, Do Small Favors

Focus on fixing small annoyances to create positive change.
Starting small builds momentum and leads to progress.
Small acts of kindness are beneficial for both the giver and receiver.

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, January 8

Focus on turning New Year's aspirations into actionable plans as Mercury enters Capricorn.
Acknowledge and address feelings of insecurity in pursuit of goals.

11 Best Habit Tracker Apps for 2025 | ClickUp

Consistency in building habits is challenging, and a good habit tracker app can significantly help.
Key qualities of effective habit tracker apps include ease of use, customization, visual tracking, and integration with other tools.

23 Products That'll Boost Your Productivity If You're Actively Avoiding Your To-Do List

Focus on productivity through organized planning and gradual wake-up processes.
Utilizing tools like planners and sunrise clocks can enhance motivation and well-being.
Minimalist products simplify the process of habit tracking and personal growth.

How to Master a Productive Mindset and Achieve More | ClickUp

Adopting a productive mindset enhances focus, efficiency, and personal growth, enabling effective task management in a busy world.

Fix Annoying Things, Close Drawers, Do Small Favors

Focus on fixing small annoyances to create positive change.
Starting small builds momentum and leads to progress.
Small acts of kindness are beneficial for both the giver and receiver.

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, January 8

Focus on turning New Year's aspirations into actionable plans as Mercury enters Capricorn.
Acknowledge and address feelings of insecurity in pursuit of goals.
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Warren Buffett: Here's Where You're Wasting Hard-Earned Money

Warren Buffett emphasizes that investing in oneself is crucial for financial success and avoids unnecessary financial pitfalls.

I List Therefore I Am: Letting Go of Reading Goal Anxiety | The Walrus

Tracking reading habits grows popular at year's end for self-improvement.
Self-surveillance in reading may be harmful despite helpful tracking tools.
#horoscope

Horoscopes Dec. 18, 2024: Katie Holmes, disarm anyone trying to take advantage of you or push you in a direction that benefits them more than you

Balance giving and receiving is essential this year for clarity and avoiding manipulation.

Horoscopes Dec. 11, 2024: Gary Dourdann, a passionate approach to earning your living

Focus on self-assessment and proactive planning to achieve your goals and find personal happiness.

Horoscopes Jan. 10, 2025: Rod Stewart, if you don't like something, be honest and do whatever is necessary to improve your life

Take charge of your life and make necessary changes to improve it.

Horoscopes Dec. 14, 2024: Vanessa Hudgens, make room for new endeavors

Prioritize knowledge and confidence this year for success.
Avoid overspending and hidden costs; romance is encouraged for Aries.
Embrace changes and address until loose ends for Taurus.
Get involved in festivities and help others, especially for Geminis.

Horoscopes Dec. 26, 2024: Jared Leto, focus on what excites and bring you joy

Embrace your dreams and take action to capture life's opportunities.

Horoscopes Jan. 3, 2025: Mel Gibson, this is a year of discovery, placement and solidifying your plans

Take charge of your finances and responsibilities to achieve stability this year.

Horoscopes Dec. 18, 2024: Katie Holmes, disarm anyone trying to take advantage of you or push you in a direction that benefits them more than you

Balance giving and receiving is essential this year for clarity and avoiding manipulation.

Horoscopes Dec. 11, 2024: Gary Dourdann, a passionate approach to earning your living

Focus on self-assessment and proactive planning to achieve your goals and find personal happiness.

Horoscopes Jan. 10, 2025: Rod Stewart, if you don't like something, be honest and do whatever is necessary to improve your life

Take charge of your life and make necessary changes to improve it.

Horoscopes Dec. 14, 2024: Vanessa Hudgens, make room for new endeavors

Prioritize knowledge and confidence this year for success.
Avoid overspending and hidden costs; romance is encouraged for Aries.
Embrace changes and address until loose ends for Taurus.
Get involved in festivities and help others, especially for Geminis.

Horoscopes Dec. 26, 2024: Jared Leto, focus on what excites and bring you joy

Embrace your dreams and take action to capture life's opportunities.

Horoscopes Jan. 3, 2025: Mel Gibson, this is a year of discovery, placement and solidifying your plans

Take charge of your finances and responsibilities to achieve stability this year.
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2024's best movies were about waking up and becoming the person you want to be

Fiction in 2024 emphasizes self-improvement through internal decisions rather than dramatic conflicts, encouraging viewers to actively shape their lives.
#stoicism

Navigate to the "three ports" of ancient philosophy to find the good life

Ancient Greco-Roman philosophy provides valuable insights for navigating modern life's challenges and achieving happiness.

Stoicism for the Power Athlete

Stoicism provides practical principles for navigating life's challenges with grace, focusing on rational actions and nurturing relationships.

Navigate to the "three ports" of ancient philosophy to find the good life

Ancient Greco-Roman philosophy provides valuable insights for navigating modern life's challenges and achieving happiness.

Stoicism for the Power Athlete

Stoicism provides practical principles for navigating life's challenges with grace, focusing on rational actions and nurturing relationships.
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75 hard': the viral fitness challenge is back but is it really the best way to spend January?

75 Hard is a mental toughness programme, not just a fitness challenge, focusing on discipline and resilience.
#astrology

January Isn't The Best Time For Resolutions, According To Astrology

Many feel the urge to renew in the new year, but winter's coldness makes it a challenging time for fresh starts.

Horoscopes Dec. 12, 2024: Jennifer Connelly, your aim this year is to lower pressure and maintain peace

Focus on building meaningful connections for professional growth.
Prioritize self-improvement and a peaceful lifestyle.

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology for Dec. 12-18, 2024

Be alert to unexpected opportunities that require you to stretch your capacities.
Success stems from being present and prepared when inspiration strikes.
Balance practicality with imagination to navigate life's challenges.

Horoscopes Jan. 6, 2025: Kate McKinnon, choose what makes you feel good about yourself

Utilize resources wisely and strive for self-satisfaction and happiness in your endeavors.

January Isn't The Best Time For Resolutions, According To Astrology

Many feel the urge to renew in the new year, but winter's coldness makes it a challenging time for fresh starts.

Horoscopes Dec. 12, 2024: Jennifer Connelly, your aim this year is to lower pressure and maintain peace

Focus on building meaningful connections for professional growth.
Prioritize self-improvement and a peaceful lifestyle.

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology for Dec. 12-18, 2024

Be alert to unexpected opportunities that require you to stretch your capacities.
Success stems from being present and prepared when inspiration strikes.
Balance practicality with imagination to navigate life's challenges.

Horoscopes Jan. 6, 2025: Kate McKinnon, choose what makes you feel good about yourself

Utilize resources wisely and strive for self-satisfaction and happiness in your endeavors.
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#habits

You Don't Know Your Habits

Habits are automatic behaviors that often go unnoticed and can undermine our conscious goals.

36 If Your New Year's Resolution Is To Be More On Top Of Chores, You Need These Helpful Things

Emphasizing independence in product recommendations
Encouraging prompt action in personal habits

You Don't Know Your Habits

Habits are automatic behaviors that often go unnoticed and can undermine our conscious goals.

36 If Your New Year's Resolution Is To Be More On Top Of Chores, You Need These Helpful Things

Emphasizing independence in product recommendations
Encouraging prompt action in personal habits
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#mindfulness

38 Things We'd Like to See More (and Less) of at Yoga Studios During 2025

Yoga encourages a gentle approach to personal growth, embracing expectations and mistakes with compassion.

Your Best Advice of 2024

Prioritizing tasks as glass or rubber balls can help manage stress and lead to clearer thinking.

6 Unexpected Ways to Come Into Familiar Yoga Poses (That You've Probably Never Tried Before)

Embracing small changes in routine can revive creativity and impact both yoga practice and life. Try new transitions to experience fresh perspectives.

38 Things We'd Like to See More (and Less) of at Yoga Studios During 2025

Yoga encourages a gentle approach to personal growth, embracing expectations and mistakes with compassion.

Your Best Advice of 2024

Prioritizing tasks as glass or rubber balls can help manage stress and lead to clearer thinking.

6 Unexpected Ways to Come Into Familiar Yoga Poses (That You've Probably Never Tried Before)

Embracing small changes in routine can revive creativity and impact both yoga practice and life. Try new transitions to experience fresh perspectives.
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#behavioral-psychology

New Year's Resolutions: Turning Broken Promises Into Steps Toward Success

Breaking promises is instinctual; a promise-free lifestyle is key to achieving goals.

How to Increase Your Intelligence (even if You're Not Genetically Gifted) | HackerNoon

True intelligence lies in aligning behavior with goals, not in academic achievements.

New Year's Resolutions: Turning Broken Promises Into Steps Toward Success

Breaking promises is instinctual; a promise-free lifestyle is key to achieving goals.

How to Increase Your Intelligence (even if You're Not Genetically Gifted) | HackerNoon

True intelligence lies in aligning behavior with goals, not in academic achievements.
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Your Defector Pals Attempt 'The Artist's Way' | Defector

Engaging in The Artist's Way can help rekindle forgotten creative passions by committing to a structured process that encourages self-expression and exploration.

My resolutions for 2025, from diets to zips to the swear jar

Embracing self-improvement in parenting by addressing everyday challenges and adopting healthier habits for a better family experience.

What Setting Personal Goals Is Really About

Focus on aligning current time usage with personal values for a fulfilling future.
#sobriety

Curious about Dry January? What to expect and how it works

Taking a break from alcohol can improve physical and mental well-being over time.
The first few days of quitting can be challenging, but benefits appear within a week.

Cooling it on the cocktails? Here are 4 tips for feeling festive without drinking this holiday season

Going alcohol-free can enhance life experiences, as evidenced by improved well-being during the author's honeymoon in Tuscany.

Curious about Dry January? What to expect and how it works

Taking a break from alcohol can improve physical and mental well-being over time.
The first few days of quitting can be challenging, but benefits appear within a week.

Cooling it on the cocktails? Here are 4 tips for feeling festive without drinking this holiday season

Going alcohol-free can enhance life experiences, as evidenced by improved well-being during the author's honeymoon in Tuscany.
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#new-year-resolutions

The Inspiration You Need To Get Your Life More Together Is On This List Of 36 Useful Things

The article promotes curated product recommendations to support New Year resolutions, ensuring independent selection despite potential sample sourcing.

Get a head start on New Year's resolutions

Many individuals reflect on personal changes after the holiday season ends.
30% of U.S. adults make New Year's resolutions, with young adults being the most active in this tradition.

The Inspiration You Need To Get Your Life More Together Is On This List Of 36 Useful Things

The article promotes curated product recommendations to support New Year resolutions, ensuring independent selection despite potential sample sourcing.

Get a head start on New Year's resolutions

Many individuals reflect on personal changes after the holiday season ends.
30% of U.S. adults make New Year's resolutions, with young adults being the most active in this tradition.
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Facts vs. Feelings: Five players to trust in your Week 17 lineups

Fantasy football managers often face emotional decision-making that conflicts with data-driven insights.

Make Your Own Luck by Optimizing For It | HackerNoon

Luck can be influenced and optimized by taking action and creating opportunities rather than waiting for randomness to occur.

How to choose a new year's resolution, according to clinical psychologists

Personal, small, and value-based changes are essential for successful reinvention during the new year.

10 Rules for Life: Break Free from Society's Flawed Standards of Masculinity

Men often feel pressured to earn the right to show vulnerability through status, which undermines true masculinity.
#gaming

The 6 best video game books of 2024

The article discusses the author's favorite time of year to read and recommends six gaming books for 2024.

Apple Reveals the Most Download iPhone Apps and Games of 2024 in India

WhatsApp is the top free iPhone app of 2024, highlighting its global popularity.
Forest: Focus for Productivity is the leading paid app, indicating a trend in self-improvement.

The 6 best video game books of 2024

The article discusses the author's favorite time of year to read and recommends six gaming books for 2024.

Apple Reveals the Most Download iPhone Apps and Games of 2024 in India

WhatsApp is the top free iPhone app of 2024, highlighting its global popularity.
Forest: Focus for Productivity is the leading paid app, indicating a trend in self-improvement.
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The Gift Of Learning: How To Empower eLearners This Christmas

Christmas is an ideal time to support eLearners through thoughtful gifts and a conducive learning environment.

I decluttered my house, but didn't find true peace until I decluttered my digital life, too

Digital decluttering is essential and can be as significant as physical decluttering.

MasterClass subscriptions are buy one, get one free in this last-minute gift deal

MasterClass offers a holiday deal allowing two memberships for the price of one, perfect for gifting and self-improvement.

Ex-Google CEO warns there's a time to consider "unplugging" AI systems

Eric Schmidt highlights the potential dangers of self-improving AI, suggesting it may be necessary to consider shutting it down.
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