Beethoven Knew and Regretted His Unhappiness

Some people call it the most joyful work ever written: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, composed in 1824, which ends with the famous anthem ...

How Marriage Changed Tim Keller

At the 34-year mark of his marriage, Tim Keller shared the following insight about his marriage:

Neither my wife nor I are particularly gender-stereotyped. ...

Mount Everest Slowly Grows Taller Every Year

Every year Mount Everest gets a little taller. The peak is already the highest in the world, at roughly 29,029 feet above sea level. But over millennia, ...

Opting Out of the ‘Preschool Pressure Cooker’

An interesting article in The Wall Street Journal noted that "we are living through a particularly anxious moment in the history of American parenting." ...

When Do People Finally Take Their Health Seriously?

Going to the doctor can seem tedious as a child and even as a teen, but it might surprise you to find out how long it really takes people to actually ...

What Life Events Change Your Personality?

Over time, your personality can change — in big ways. But psychologists didn’t always think this to be true. While one’s personality ...

Adversity Made Ancient Societies More Resilient

From the Roman Empire to the Maya civilization, history is filled with social collapses. Traditionally, historians have studied these downturns qualitatively, ...

Tim Keller Explains Our Sin Problem

Here’s how Tim Keller used to explain our sin problem:

Imagine your present self looking at your past self, say 10 years ago. Your present self thinks ...

Robots Can't Replace the Master's Touch

Many have wondered what place AI or robots will have in the future. They will make life easier, but could robots replace the world’s greatest artists? ...

Coach Bill Belichick Invested in His Players

Six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways in January 2024. This sparked a lot of commentary on the coach’s ...