Society

Psychedelic drugs and the law: What’s next?
The push to legalize magic mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, and other hallucinogens is likely to heighten tensions between state and federal law.
Trapped in routine? Here’s how to “dishabituate” and rediscover joy
Neuroscientist Tali Sharot shares two ways to “dishabituate” yourself from your routine: take a break or make a change.
The 3 myths of mindfulness
Mindfulness is hugely popular today, but one philosopher has argued that certain unchecked types of mindfulness are deeply flawed.
Can a single conversation really change someone's mind? This research says yes.
From multi-millionaire Bitcoin entrepreneur to inmate and back again
Five insights: Scott Phoenix on creating AI and building a company around a crazy idea
This week in ideas: Fighting addiction with implants, using VR to educate, Amazon Prime gets primer
This Army sergeant started a 24-hour hotline for service members with PTSD
Meet the wounded veteran using bionics to take back his independence
This week in ideas: Reasons to feel good about humanity