Stories by paulpauper

What happens to your brain when you go on a diet

Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight?

Observations on Ritual

How the luxury beliefs of an educated elite erode society

Interesting new genetic study on insulin secretion and body mass

Human Ancestors Were Nearly All Vegetarians

Leasing Like a State, Or: Public Housing Is Development Policy

One More Time: You Can't Make a Competitive Selection Process "Equitable"

T-Mobile Proves That Mergers Can Benefit Consumers

How does one make the leap from being mediocre to being great at things?

U.S. lunar lander is on its side with some antennas covered up, the company says

A new study bolsters evidence that obesity is increasing in kids in the US

People Share the Dumbest Ways They've Been Scammed

U.S. workers are employed but unhappy and many need multiple jobs

My 60 Favorite Nonesuch Albums (Part 2 of 3)

College as a path of least resistance: why degrees continue to thrive

Can Dieting Lead to Long-Term Weight Loss?

Read This, Not That: The Hidden Cost of Nutrition Misinformation

Trader makes $1.6M gain on NVDA call spread, +$18M for year on Reddit

The High Cost of Eating Out in America