Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman is a Guardian writer based in New York. Read his column here. He is the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
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A growing chorus of scientists and philosophers argue that free will does not exist. Could they be right?Podcast
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Unapologetically optimistic and bracingly realistic, a philosopher’s guide to ‘ethical living’ for dangerous times
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What’s gone is gone, but don’t waste time worrying about that.
Or on what comes next. The ideal way to age is to be in the moment
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From exercise to old age, the latest research shows that what we believe can have some very concrete consequences
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New year, same old youNew year, same old you! The secret to self-improvement is embracing your messy, imperfect life
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This week, from 2018: Every baffled new parent goes searching for answers in baby manuals. But what they really offer is the reassuring fantasy that life’s most difficult questions have one right answerPodcast
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Silicon Valley makes billions by stealing your attention. No wonder it’s so hard to focus…
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The long read: A growing chorus of scientists and philosophers argue that free will does not exist. Could they be right?
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Despite the psychologist’s role in the culture wars, his books present him as a personal trainer for the soul ... Is his latest advice bracing and useful or merely humourless and banal?
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I feel therefore I am ... In this fascinating study, a neuropsychologist argues that the mystery of consciousness centres on emotions
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Juggling too many activities wastes time and energy, so shelve at least some for those life goals (for now)
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After more than a decade of writing life-changing advice, I know when to move on. Here’s what else I learned
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Next time you have the urge to check your phone, or have a second cocktail, remember you might not enjoy it as much as you think