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Pocket’s Best of 2021: Big Ideas

Reconsidering obesity, why the clock is political, and quitting careerism.

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How a ‘Fatally, Tragically Flawed’ Paradigm Has Derailed the Science of Obesity

“To attribute obesity to ‘overeating’ is as meaningful as to account for alcoholism by ascribing it to ‘overdrinking.’”

What If People Don’t Want ‘A Career?’

“In all of my reporting on the future of work, one of the most interesting and potentially profound trends is the growing skepticism around ‘careers.’”

The Tyranny of Time

The clock is a useful social tool, but it is also deeply political. It benefits some, marginalizes others and blinds us from a true understanding of our own bodies and the world around us.

Why Confederate Lies Live On

For some Americans, history isn’t the story of what actually happened; it’s the story they want to believe.

People Are Ready to Log Off Social Media for Good

We’re so used to putting our entire lives online, but what if we just … didn’t?

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The year’s most indispensable advice and enlightening explainers, plus the top stories in science, technology, sports, culture, long reads, and more.

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