The New York Times Summaries and Reviews
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There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus – and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.
The New York Times, 2021
Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the US
Hannah Dreier traveled to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia for this story and spoke to more than 100 migrant child workers in 20 states.
The New York Times, 2023
The Sleep Debt Collector Is Here
Recent studies in humans and mice have shown that late nights and early mornings may cause long lasting damage to your brain.
The New York Times, 2022
A Two-Year, 50-Million-Person Experiment in Changing How We Work
The office was never one size fits all. It was one size fits some, with the expectation that everybody else would squeeze in.
The New York Times, 2022
Welcome to the YOLO Economy
Burned out and flush with savings, some workers are quitting stable jobs in search of postpandemic adventure.
The New York Times, 2021
Global Brands Find It Hard to Untangle Themselves from Xinjiang Cotton
Under pressure to renounce cotton harvested in a Chinese region marked by gruesome repression, they face a backlash from nationalist Chinese consumers.
The New York Times, 2021
Job Interviews Are Broken. There’s a Way to Fix Them.
Instead of focusing on credentials, let’s give candidates the chance to showcase their will and skill to learn.
The New York Times, 2020
What Should You Do About Your Babysitter During Coronavirus?
Parents with regular caregivers are facing tough decisions as coronavirus forces people to isolate.
The New York Times, 2020
Economic Incentives Don’t Always Do What We Want Them To
On their own, markets can’t deliver outcomes that are just, acceptable — or even efficient.
The New York Times, 2019
The Next Financial Crisis Lurks Underground
Fueled by debt and years of easy credit, America’s energy boom is on shaky footing.
The New York Times, 2018
A Guide to the ‘Legal Fictions’ That Create Wealth, Inequality and Economic Crises
The legal scholar Katharina Pistor examines the hidden legal layer propping up our modern economic system.
The New York Times, 2023
A Skeptical Take on the AI Revolution
The AI expert Gary Marcus asks: What if ChatGPT isn’t as intelligent as it seems?
The New York Times, 2023
How to Focus Like It’s 1990
Smartphones, pings and Insta-everything have shortened our attention spans. Get some old-school concentration back with these tips.
The New York Times, 2023
