One of the most humbling parts of being alive is realizing you've long been doing a simple thing wrong'or, at least, not in the way experts say you should be doing it. Did you know that the best time to apply deodorant is right before bed' Or that you should get rid of your black plastic spatulas' Or that you probably shower too much' Being hit with these truths can feel unmooring. What if some of your reflexive daily rituals need to be reconsidered' But there's power in the knowledge too. Today's newsletter explores our ever-evolving understanding of how humans live, and what's best for us. I recently asked readers to share a photo of something that sparks their sense of awe in the world. 'In my garden, I was mesmerized by this dahlia's fractal symmetry, a kaleidoscope in nature,' Monica Shah from Edison, New Jersey, writes.
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