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Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books, and The Internet’s Homepage

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A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.

1. The Internet’s Homepage (23 min)

An interview with Kevin Rose, discussing the rise and fall of Digg, a pioneering social news website from the early 2000s.

2. Machines of Loving Grace (2 hrs 15 min)

Dario Amodei, CEO of Antropic, shares the potential positive impacts of advanced artificial intelligence on Biology, Neuroscience, Economic Development, Governance, and Work.

3. A Message From the Past, Thoughts on Nostalgia (12 min)

Our perception of the past is influenced by knowing how events turned out, making it difficult to accurately remember our feelings and experiences in the moment. We often romanticize earlier times, forgetting the uncertainties and challenges we faced then.

4. The Quiet Art of Attention (7 min)

How cultivating awareness of our thoughts and simplifying our mental landscape can lead to greater clarity, peace, and personal freedom. The piece emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, approaching tasks with intention, and developing a patient, consistent practice of self-observation.

5. The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books (15 min)

The concerning trend among college students, even at elite institutions, who struggle to read and engage with full-length books.

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