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US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

The prophet of American loneliness on the world that produced Trump and his message to Gen Z: 'You didn't cause this problem, we caused this problem' | Fortune

Declining social connection and civic engagement has increased loneliness, worsened Gen Z mental health, and contributed to support for populist authoritarian leaders.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Can I learn to be cool even though I am garrulous, swotty and wear no-show socks?

Cool feels to me like the stock market or Michelin restaurants: none of my business. I'm not alone. In a recent YouGov survey, a third of respondents said they weren't cool at school, with only 10% reporting that, yep, they actually were. Half claimed they were somewhere in between. But I know I'm missing out. Cool people are desirable and in demand; others want to be them or be with them.
Psychology
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

How entrepreneurs outside the inner circle can break through | Fortune

Network centrality largely determines entrepreneurs' access to venture capital, mentors, and resources, creating systemic advantage for well-connected founders and disadvantage for peripheral entrepreneurs.
#longevity
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Public health

This U.S. City Ranked No. 1 for Health and Wellness-and Could Be Home to the First Person to Live to 150

Washington, D.C. metro ranks highest for longevity factors among 100 largest U.S. metros; San Francisco Bay ranks second.
fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago
San Francisco

This Is the Best Place to Live in the U.S. for a Long Life, Study Finds

Washington D.C. ranks as the top longevity hotspot in the U.S., emphasizing social engagement and healthy lifestyles among its residents.
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Relationships
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to network so you're impossible to ignore

Networking converts casual human connections into long-term social capital by giving generously, making people remember you, building broad networks, and playing the long game.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Many Faces of Leadership

Leadership draws influence from diverse mixes of social, intellectual, material, and physical capital rather than a simple dominance-versus-wisdom binary.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Real Reason People Will Listen to You

Influence depends on personal relationships and emotional connection rather than job titles, earned through respect, energizing interactions, prompting action, and loyal followership.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Look how well-read I am!' How books by the metre' add the final touch to your home or your image

Books are used to showcase sophistication and affluence, often without genuine engagement with their content.
Social justice
fromNature
4 months ago

Immigrant-native pay gap driven by lack of access to high-paying jobs - Nature

Global migration has created a challenge for high-income countries in incorporating immigrants while addressing labor market disadvantages.
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