This article was originally published in the Harvard Business Review Humans’ fundamental need to perceive life as meaningful — which comes from the feeling that one’s existence has purpose and significance — is nothing new. But the prolonged fear, uncertainty,...
This article was originally published in the Harvard Business Review Many people assume that nostalgia is purely entertainment, a feeling individuals enjoy because it takes them back to the more carefree days of their youth. Some view it as maladaptive fixation on the...
This article was originally published on Newsweek. For many years, the fear of upcoming mass unemployment due to artificial intelligence and automation has spurred conversations about the future of work and inspired advocacy for a universal basic income (UBI). After...
This article was originally published on Merion West. In theory, the shutdowns, restrictions, and need for social distancing resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered many Americans an opportunity to pursue new or neglected aspirations, such as...
Gonzalo Schwarz and Clay Routledge This article was originally published on Merion West. “It is not between Red and Blue states; it is a battle about whether there is meaning outside of politics.” During this presidential cycle, the campaigns of both President Donald...