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Rowing through the fog: how to increase your tolerance for uncertainty

Journalist Simone Stolzoff in a new book explores why modern life makes not knowing harder – and how to learn to live with itSimone Stolzoff describes himself as “naturally an uncertain person” inclined to rumination and self-doubt. This tendency benefits him in his work as a journalist, but can otherwise be a double-edged sword.While working […]

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From ‘it helped me stick to a routine’ to ‘I despise it’: 11 people explain how they’re using AI for fitness

While some are using AI to tailor programs better suited to their needs, others warn ‘it can be wrong, confidently so’People have mixed feelings about AI. While many people regularly use it – 62% in the US and 69% in the UK – trust in the technology is low. In the US, only 26% of

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‘Our consciousness is under siege’: Michael Pollan on chatbots, social media and mental freedom

In his new book, the celebrated author explains why we need ‘consciousness hygiene’ to defend ourselves from AI and dopamine-driven algorithmsEach day when you wake up, you come back to yourself. You see the room around you, feel your body brush against your clothes and think about your plans, worries and hopes for the day.

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AI as a life coach: experts share what works, what doesn’t and what to look out for

It’s becoming more common for people to use AI chatbots for personal guidance – but this doesn’t come without risksIf you’re like a lot of people, you’ve probably ditched your new year resolutions by now. Setting goals is hard; keeping them is harder – and failure can bring about icky feelings about yourself.This year, in

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