Author: Daniel Keem
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Distractions are the biggest modern threat
Threats to attention have measurable consequences for income, health, and relationships. The case for treating distraction as a serious adversary.
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Exercise alone won’t prevent disease
Exercise is one of the most studied interventions in medicine, but it’s not magic. Here’s where the prevention story gets oversold and what actually moves outcomes.
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Staying comfortable can kill your growth
Comfort zones are advertised as cozy and safe, but the research on skill acquisition and career trajectory is unkind to people who stay in them.
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Why cases can fall apart late
Criminal cases collapse near trial more often than the public realizes. Here’s what actually causes late-stage failures and what defendants should know.
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The persistence problem: why Pizzagate refuses to die a decade later
Pizzagate was debunked within weeks but resurfaces every election cycle. Examining why the theory keeps returning despite zero new evidence.
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Student loan forgiveness debates ignore the graduate-degree problem
The student debt crisis is overwhelmingly a graduate-school crisis. Forgiveness debates that ignore that fact end up subsidizing the wrong borrowers.
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Warranties Don’t Cover What You Expect
When you hear the idea that warranties don’t cover what you expect, it's easy to have a strong reaction. The phrase alone can evoke curiosity, skepticism, or frustration. But whether it's a critique of modern life or a warning about hidden risks, the underlying message deserves a closer look. In a world where warranties and…
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Soreness isn’t a sign of progress
Gym culture treats post-workout soreness like a badge of honor, but the science says it’s a poor proxy for muscle growth or training quality.
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Minimum payments aren’t always the villain
Personal finance writers love to demonize minimum payments, but in some situations they’re the right move. Here’s when the conventional advice is wrong.
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Beyond FICO: the alternative data powering AI-driven payday lending
Modern payday lenders aren’t just checking your credit score. They’re scoring your bank transactions, rent history, and phone metadata. Here’s how it works.