Society

A person holds up a cardboard sign with the message "psychedelics are not a crime" in a crowded room.
Drugs
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.
Ben Seal | Knowable Magazine
A break-routine alarm clock with a chain.
Psychology
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.
Jonny Thomson
A group of Buddhist monks practicing mindfulness while meditating on rocks.
Psychology
The 3 myths of mindfulness
Mindfulness is hugely popular today, but one philosopher has argued that certain unchecked types of mindfulness are deeply flawed.
Jonny Thomson
a black and white photo of a dead tree.
Death
Sooner or later we all face death. Will a sense of meaning help us?
Warren Ward
Neuroscience
Eastern philosophy says there is no “self.” Science agrees
Chris Niebauer
Art
Viewing abstract art causes notable cognitive changes
Scotty Hendricks
Psychology
Generate brilliant ideas by relaxing your cognitive filters
Kevin Dickinson
Archaeology
Ancient technology that was centuries ahead of its time
Tim Brinkhof
Building Community
More Americans than ever have no friends. Here are 5 steps to make more friends.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Psychology
The secrets of cooperation
Bob Holmes | Knowable Magazine
History
Today, people fear Twitter. In the 1850s, they feared telegrams
Louis Anslow
Surveillance
China’s spy balloon: Inflatable eyes in the sky have been used for centuries
Frank Ledwidge
Business
No, 90% of new businesses don’t fail. Here’s why.
Jason Feifer