Words of Wisdom — December 19, 2013

The Dreams of Your Youth

“Worse than not realizing the dreams of your youth, would be to have been young and never dreamed at all.” – Jean Genet

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

“Worse than not realizing the dreams of your youth, would be to have been young and never dreamed at all.” – Jean Genet (born on this date in 1910)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Two young children with curly hair in striped sweaters enjoy lollipops, showcasing the whimsical nature of genes and behavior. The black-and-white photo gives a nostalgic feel.

Neuropsych

Blaming our genes: The heritability of behavior

When it comes to behavior, genetics may play a larger role than you think.

A close-up of a rocket engine testing setup, showing a small blue flame at the nozzle and multiple cables and pipes connected to the engine.

The Future

Ian Brooke wants to revolutionize flight as we know it

Astro Mechanica’s “turboelectric” jet engines offer a way to transform both commercial flights and space launches.

Film strip collage of abstract images—including faces with X marks, colorful patterns, and nature elements—evokes the vibrant allure of "Crazy Rich Asians.

High Culture

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon Chu on the American Dream and silencing your inner critic

“No matter how long you’ve been doing a job or how good people say you are, you need to care as if you’ve never done it before.”

An illustration of a futuristic city cradled in a hand, set against a gradient orange background, with the title "The Techno-Humanist Manifesto" at the top.

The Present

A new vision for the advancement of humanity

The world needs a moral defense of progress based in humanism and agency.

Charles bridge in prague, czech republic.

Neuropsych

An untold story of LSD psychotherapy in communist Czechoslovakia

Uncovering the story of Milan Hausner, the Sadská clinic, and LSD psychotherapy behind the Iron Curtain.

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