Rethinking “productivity” through a psychology lens In an era of time trackers, meeting metrics and “always-on” workplace culture, many people have learned to treat any deviation from steady output as a personal failure. But a growing body of workplace psychology…
iRobot files Chapter 11 after Amazon deal collapse iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last Sunday, marking a sharp reversal for one of the best-known names in consumer robotics. The filing follows…
Quiet habits that shape deeper thinking Deep thinking is often mistaken for an inborn trait—something you either have or you don’t. But psychologists and creativity researchers increasingly frame it as a set of learned behaviors: small, repeatable habits that strengthen…
From scorecards to self-trust: a personal account of what stops mattering A widely shared first-person essay circulating in the psychology space argues that “true happiness” often looks less like acquiring more and more like releasing the pressures that quietly consume…
New York enacts sweeping AI safety rules Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act, making New York the second U.S. state to adopt major artificial intelligence safety legislation after California. The measure, passed by state lawmakers in June, establishes…
Fewer Americans plan to tip this holiday season Americans are pulling back on holiday tipping in 2025, according to Bankrate’s latest Holiday Tipping Survey, with declines showing up across several common categories—from childcare to teachers and home services. The drop…
Why some people make others feel instantly at ease In social settings, certain individuals seem to have an unusual effect: conversations flow, tension drops, and people share more than they normally would. A psychology-focused essay circulating online argues that this…
Redefining success at 60: Less wealth, more wisdom A widely shared psychology essay by writer Lachlan Brown is prompting readers to reconsider what it means to be “successful” by the age of 60. Rather than focusing on traditional status markers—such…
Quietness is often mistaken for intimidation A psychology feature circulating online is prompting renewed discussion about how quiet people are perceived in workplaces and social settings. The piece, attributed to writer Sarah Mitchell, argues that reserved individuals are frequently labeled…
Regulated industries raise the bar for startup builders Building a startup is hard in any market, but operating in regulated industries adds an extra layer of complexity that can reshape everything from product design to fundraising timelines. This week on…