8 Longreads by Will Storr on the Science of Storytelling By Catherine Cusick Reading List Eight must-read stories that investigate science, belief, and the human impulse to tell stories.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week By Longreads Weekly Top 5 This week, we’re sharing stories from Lizzie Presser, Linda Villarosa, Maurice Chammah, Mike Giglio, and Will Storr.
Our Contemporary Notion of Self-Esteem Was Born — Surprise! — in 1980s California By Ben Huberman Highlight Apparently, feeling great about yourself does not improve your chances at success.