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| Title: | Editor's pick. |
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| Authors: | Ward, Simon (AUTHOR), Edge, Sam (AUTHOR), White, Thomas (AUTHOR), Smith, Ian (AUTHOR), Beneke, Hazel (AUTHOR), Trethewey, Gary (AUTHOR), Smithson, Michael (AUTHOR), Hinton, Carl (AUTHOR), Hellerstein, Nathaniel (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | New Scientist. 2/7/2026, Vol. 269 Issue 3581, p27-27. 1p. |
| Subjects: | New Year's resolutions, Individuality, Effective altruism, English letters, Water shortages, Meteorites, Attitude (Psychology) |
| Abstract: | The article presents a collection of letters addressing various topics, reflecting diverse perspectives on contemporary issues. One letter discusses the effectiveness of New Year's resolutions, suggesting an experimental approach to personal goals, while another critiques the notion of individuality in social media contexts. Additional letters touch on effective altruism, the mystery of a meteorite, the origins of bread and beer, our relationship with nature, the evolution of chess, and the concept of "water bankruptcy" in relation to resource management. Each letter contributes to a broader dialogue on how individuals and societies navigate challenges and ideas in modern life. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article presents a collection of letters addressing various topics, reflecting diverse perspectives on contemporary issues. One letter discusses the effectiveness of New Year's resolutions, suggesting an experimental approach to personal goals, while another critiques the notion of individuality in social media contexts. Additional letters touch on effective altruism, the mystery of a meteorite, the origins of bread and beer, our relationship with nature, the evolution of chess, and the concept of "water bankruptcy" in relation to resource management. Each letter contributes to a broader dialogue on how individuals and societies navigate challenges and ideas in modern life. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 02624079 |
