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Tuesday◾September 9◾ 2025

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Here are this week’s…

1. A deeply personal story from an audiobook narrator facing the rise of AI voices. Why AI Narrators Will Never Tell a Real Human Story.

2. A Hidden Brain podcast episode on why perfectionism might be holding you back and how to escape it. Escaping Perfectionism.

3. Fascinating archaeological evidence that early humans may have hibernated through harsh winters. Humans Used to Be Able to Hibernate, Evidence Suggests.

4. A powerful metaphor about chasing the wrong things and how to redirect your energy. The Snake Chasing Effect.

5. Important research on how intensive chatbot use can trigger psychological distress. Should We Really Be Calling It 'AI Psychosis'?

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🧠 A thoughtful essay on solving youth mental health through mentorship and hope. Society needs hope.

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🌍 An interesting approach to training your brain to switch between different cultural contexts. Cognitive Multiculturalism: Training Your Brain.

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⌛deepculture Nostalgia / Revisiting stuff from the Past Years

A thought-provoking read about allowing emotions fully so they can pass through and transform. The Courage to Feel It All.

American novelist Henry Miller's fascinating work schedule from 1932-1933. Henry Miller's Work Schedule.

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