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A chimpanzee standing upright on its hind legs, with a confident expression, throwing a shiny metallic dart with a bright green flight at a wooden dartboard hung on a rustic, earth-toned concrete wall in the distance, the board's surface worn and scratched, surrounded by a subtle gradient of shadows, with the chimpanzee's fur a mix of dark brown and lighter tan hues, its facial features defined by a prominent forehead, almond-shaped eyes, and a small nose, its skin tone a warm, golden brown, the entire scene illuminated by a soft, natural light with a hint of warmth, capturing the dynamic movement of the dart in mid-air and the chimpanzee's focused intensity, with a shallow depth of field to blur the background and emphasize the subject.

Poorer Predictions Than Dart-throwing Monkeys – 7 Takeaways No. 192

Confidence means little. We’re all just making it up as we go. New technology is scary. Depression is scary. Being wrong is scary. Phone calls are scary. Personal change is scary.

A young girl dancing on a giant Dorito. The girl is joyful, mid-dance, with her arms raised and a big smile. The Dorito is floating in a whimsical, colorful background with a light, playful atmosphere. The girl's outfit is bright and fun, with flowing fabric that moves as she dances. The scene is vibrant and energetic, capturing the fun and spontaneity of the moment.

A Digital Dorito – 7 Takeaways No. 185

Warning labels. Why so serious? Is there a point? Social media as junk food. (Dis)trusting your memory. Regrets, I’ve had a few. Annoying change.

A cartoon-style drawing of a woman with an exaggerated expression of fright, her hair designed to resemble flames, encapsulating a sense of humor and exaggeration typical of cartoons.

Set Fire To Your Hair Anyway – 7 Takeaways No. 164

Money, Emotions, Bad News, What we care about, How everyone hates “the algorithm”, and more.

A character holding a smiling mask away from their face, revealing a more somber or anxious expression underneath. The character is brightly colored and has exaggerated, expressive features typical of Pixar characters. The setting is vibrant and detailed, reflecting Pixar's signature animation style. The focus is on the emotional contrast between the mask and the character's true expression, capturing the theme of hidden emotions behind a facade.

Everyone Filters What They Say – 7 Takeaways No. 162

Sure, there’s other stuff, but let’s not overlook how amazing things are.

Get Up and Do Something – 7 Takeaways No. 145

Change, Burnout, Survivorship Bias,AI, Social Media, Action, Luddites

Sleep is the Most Dangerous Thing – 7 Takeaways No. 120

Happiness, Change, Ignorance, Language, Optimisim, Negativity, Sleep

Brain withg a progress bar. (Image: canva.com)

A Software Update to Your Brain – 7 Takeaways No. 119

Wisdom, Respect, Failure, Waiting, Happiness, Change, Growth

Using Stories to Make Sense of Our World — 7 Takeaways No. 101

Change, Expectations, Imagine, Population, Stories, Strengths, Happiness

A Gentle Hug — 7 Takeaways No. 90

Sad Gap, Mindfulness, Envy, Distraction, Accents, Longevity, Hard Questions, Change

Over-optimized for Moral Judgment — 7 Takeaways No. 69

Change, Nuance, Absolutes, Judgment, Creating, Life, Perspective