A new perspective is emerging in a world that often preaches the gospel of hard work and maximum effort. Rachel Feintzeig reflects on the power of aiming for 85% effort in various aspects of life, including exercise, work, and personal goals. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

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The Wall Street Journal

Try hard, but not that hard. 85% is the magic number for productivity

The ChatGPT craze has made OpenAI the default option for consumers, developers and businesses keen to embrace the technology. The Economist reflects on what the business of AI’s leading startup says about the technology’s future.

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The Economist

Could OpenAI be the next tech giant?

Russell Brand and the era of sadistic tabloid misogyny

Zoe Williams explores how the media landscape of the noughties rewarded behaviour that is now seen as unacceptable, with examples of comedians like Russel Brand making jokes about sexual violence and the rise of lad culture. Here, she reflects on why the era's effects are still being felt. Read by Emma Powell.

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The Guardian

The nasty noughties: Russell Brand and the era of sadistic tabloid misogyny

We can't go back to a time before our online privacy was at risk, but "we can demand much more from the reckless stewards of our information," argues Charlie Warzel. Here, he grapples with what digital privacy means in 2023 and why it's so hard to find a fitting metaphor. Read by Karl Miller.

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The Atlantic

Slouching toward ‘accept all cookies’

Do you find yourself scrolling and swiping for the perfect match? Well, you're not alone. After a decade of desperate scrolling, Jesse Klein argues that the love algorithm needs a significant overhaul.

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