<![CDATA[The Academic - Medium]]> https://medium.com/the-academic?source=rss----469db201381d---4 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/proxy/1*TGH72Nnw24QL3iV9IOm4VA.png The Academic - Medium https://medium.com/the-academic?source=rss----469db201381d---4 Medium Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:32:31 GMT <![CDATA[There’s Something Unnerving About How the Mind Works]]>

It’s only scary in the beginning; then it becomes quite invigorating.

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New study of the largest known-origin collection of Egyptian cat mummy skulls finds evidence of disease and violent deaths.

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How it became impossible to know everything, and how AI might change that

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How the pursuit of individuality, rebellion, and authenticity can lead us all toward the same existential destination.

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Beach artifacts reveal the material culture of disposable America

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In “Heart Salt,” a quiet voice says “the one word”

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Biogeochemical flows, nitrogen & phosphorus, and a deeply transgressed planetary boundary

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]]> https://medium.com/the-academic/too-much-of-a-good-thing-earths-nutrient-pollution-problem-d1112de4290e?source=rss----469db201381d---4 https://medium.com/p/d1112de4290e Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:06:15 GMT 2026-11-05T17:06:14.038Z <![CDATA[The CEO Blind Spot]]>

When Leadership Behavior Becomes a Business Risk

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]]> https://medium.com/the-academic/the-ceo-blind-spot-1345793ea31e?source=rss----469db201381d---4 https://medium.com/p/1345793ea31e Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:48:22 GMT 2026-11-04T16:48:21.518Z <![CDATA[Parrots Use Proper Names Like Humans Do To Call Out Individuals]]>

Parrots may use names like humans do, showing signs of social understanding and individual recognition.

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How Western Culture Is Creating A New Breed Of Narcissist

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