Monday, October 1, 2018

They're Watching You

A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​
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GOOD QUESTION
Should I Tell My Boss My Coworker Asked Me To Pose For Topless Photos, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​
THINKING ABOUT IT
The Greatest Use Of Life
aeon.co
The pragmatist philosopher William James had a crisp and consistent response when asked if life was worth living: maybe.
A LAND OF PAIN
A Visit To Opioid Country
longreads.com
Aaron Thier contemplates the connections between privilege, addiction and recovery.
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Before You Start Searching, See How Much Home You Can Actually Afford
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HERE'S THE TRUTH
Inside The Black Mirror World Of Polygraph Job Screenings
wired.com
Want to become a police officer, firefighter or paramedic? A WIRED investigation finds government jobs are one of the last holdouts in using — and misusing — otherwise debunked polygraph technology.
THEY'RE WATCHING
That Sign Telling You How Fast You're Driving May Be Spying On You
qz.com
The next time you drive past one of those road signs with a digital readout showing how fast you're going, don't simply assume it's there to remind you not to speed. It may actually be capturing your license plate data.
THOUGHTCRIME IS REAL
Terrorist By Association
newrepublic.com
Has French security law turned holding Islamist ideas into proof of a crime?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
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Here's Why Simon And Garfunkel's 'Scarborough Fair/Canticle' Is Such A Timeless Song
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Using a technique that's practiced in a lot of European classical music, the artists have created a song with amazing enduring power.
IN THE NEWS
Nobel Prize In Medicine Goes To Cancer Immunotherapy Researchers
US And Canada Reach Trade Deal To Salvage Nafta
Indonesia Tsunami: Death Toll Rises To 844 As Rescuers Struggle To Get To Victims
The FBI Used A Suspect's Face To Unlock His iPhone In Ohio Case
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