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Recently, I shared my predictions for how AI will change the learning process. In short, I expect AI to reduce the need for many skills, potentially disempowering the average user. Just as the invention of writing made us worse at remembering things and the invention of the calculator made us worse at mental math, having a technology that can read emails, write code, and do homework for us will make most of us less proficient at doing those things. But I think the average case here would hide too much variation. Many people will learn and think less, but some…
It’s that time of year again when the best-of lists make their rounds. As always, we’ve brainstormed and selected some of our favorite monographs, surveys, and whimsical books published in 2025. Many of these titles were also reader favorites and flew off our shelves as quickly as we could stock them (ahem, only the dog knows, You can find many of the books below – along with other books we’re enjoying huge shopFor more favourites, see the list of 2024, The alphabet in motion: how letters get their shapes This ABC pop-up book by Kelly Anderson is the culmination of…
Mantimeter has introduced a new suite of illustrations and animations as part of its wider rebrand, pairing a crisp, graphic identity with a more humanistic, hand-drawn world developed by Dutch designer and animator Loek Voogs. The platform, known for its interactive tools used in classrooms, boardrooms and live events, wanted an illustration style that felt expressive without breaking the clarity of its new aesthetic. The new simple, single-colour system does just that, looking deceptively minimalist but with a surprising amount of life. This brief came to Locke at a time when he was accustomed to working on smaller, more contained…
Order! When you’re hungry and sitting at the laminate counter of a roadside eatery, there are only two words you want to hear. artist Adriana Matzeg Takes this much-anticipated call as the basis for a new trio of punch-needle works. Through vintage embroidered peepholes, she serves melted grilled cheese, waffles with dabs of butter, and banana splits with puffs of cream and not just one, but three cherries on top. Description of “Sweet Like Suga” Like most of his earlier works, place an order Reflects Matzeug’s deep interest in nostalgia and the welcome discoveries of long car rides. She adds,…
If it feels like you’re entering another holiday season feeling sick and sluggish, it’s not all in your head. Doctors say the stress of the holiday season can increase your chances of getting sick.This includes everything from viral illnesses to allergic reactions. Rita Kachru, MDan allergist and immunologist at UCLA Health, tells SELF. If you’re feeling a little stressed about work deadlines before the holidays, Dr. Kachru says that alone isn’t likely to cause you to get sick. But if you’re constantly dealing with attacks come the holiday season, you and your immune system may be paying the price. here’s…
“Would you ever consider a Monday update?” A reader named Molly commented last week. “This could be a little supplement to the ‘Have a Great Weekend’ posts. I’m always curious how the party went, what outfit you picked out, how the play/movie was, etc. This would be a fun way to wrap up the week.” What a lovely note! And I love hearing about other people’s weekends, too. So, if you’re in the mood, let’s do a little catch-up. how was your weekend? Did you celebrate Thanksgiving? Watch a good show or read some good books? I will go first……
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in July 2025, made several significant changes to charitable giving rules. Well, the giving doesn’t actually change, but the tax deductions available for charitable giving change. This has changed our giving plan for the next few years, and if giving is important to you (and I hope it is), it will probably change your plan too. Let’s take a look at the new rules so you can decide. Note that all of these rules change in 2026. The 2025 tax year operates under the old rules. Non-itemable charitable deduction Some people call…
Fortnum & Mason has revealed its new Christmas campaign, created by London studio Otherway in collaboration with BAFTA-winning animation house Studio AKA. Titled A Fantastical Christmas, the work builds on last year’s festive direction, but focuses firmly on the brand’s historic home at 181 Piccadilly. The campaign continues Fortnum’s partnership with Berlin-based illustrator Olaf Hajek, whose hand-painted characters are closely associated with the brand’s Christmas identity. This time, characters take viewers on a unique tour of the building, going behind the scenes to reveal the craft, care and seasonal rituals that go into Fortnum’s products. In the 30-second Hero film,…
With Christmas fast approaching, our family is in full holiday mood. That means hosting, baking, and making delicious dishes this peppermint date bark. It is naturally sweetened by dates and rich in nutrients. This dessert looks beautiful on a platter for guests, but it also shines as an everyday dessert for the family. I’ll make a double batch and freeze the extra to make the dessert quick and easy to have on hand. Mint Date Bark Ingredients You’ve probably heard of chocolate bark before. It usually consists of super sweet chocolate covered with waxy flavor, fruits, nuts or candy. Bark…
This is “Where are you now?” All month long, and throughout December, on Ask a Manager I’ve been running updates from people whose letters were previously answered here. Remember the letter-writer who wondered if they were missing red flags at their new job because their coworkers expected them to be miserable? Here’s the update. I’m still on the job! My boss is still a stickler, he hasn’t changed, but I’ve adjusted to him and overall things have remained pretty stable. I’ve been here about nine months now, and I’m hearing a lot less about the dog (thankfully) and a lot…