Something You Should Know The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing Science of the Sea-SYSK Choice
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Nov 1, 2025 
Jennifer Wallace, an acclaimed journalist and author of "Never Enough," discusses the toxic culture of achievement that ties self-worth to success, leading to burnout and anxiety. She highlights the importance of redefining success and fostering healthy ambition. Meanwhile, Helen Czerski, a physicist and oceanographer from University College London, unveils the mysteries of the ocean, explaining its interconnected systems and crucial role in Earth's climate. Together, they explore how these seemingly different topics intertwine in shaping our lives.
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Why Keypads Differ
- Calculator and telephone keypads follow different ancestral designs: calculators from adding machines, phones from rotary dials.
- Once you see the lineage, the placement of 1–3 feels inevitable, not random.
Why Ships Have Round Portholes
- Portholes are round because metal hulls develop fatigue at sharp corners in rectangular windows.
- Naval architects learned round openings eliminate stress concentrations and prevent structural failure.
Time At The Poles Is Arbitrary
- At the North Pole time zones converge so there's no single official time.
- Practically, you can choose whatever time zone suits your needs while stationed there.
