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Recommended by David Robson

A newsletter about ideas, literature and the arts

I love James Marriott's writing, and Cultural Capital is invariably interesting. It's quite astonishing how much vicarious pleasure you can derive from reading about someone else's reading.

- David Robson

Seeking the Overlap

By Baily Hancock

Reflections on navigating life through the lens of community, connection, and collaboration.

I've already learnt so much from Seeking the Overlap - each edition is a joy!

- David Robson

Relational Riffs

By Yael Schonbrun

A newsletter that riffs on the science and practice of relationships. We tackle (and sometimes tickle) the complexities of relationships between people and between life roles.

If you're interested in maintaining better connections with the people around you, Relational Riffs is a must read. It was one of the first newsletters I subscribed to and I never miss an edition.

- David Robson

S.O.M.A. Newsletter

Newsletter Posts from the Science of Magic Association (SoMA)- Stay up to date on the latest science of magic-related news and events.

Chronaxie Infinity

By Sally Adee

A newsletter about the strangest places electricity meets biology, published irregularly and typically written while I'm procrastinating on a deadline

Chronaxie Infinity is consistently entertaining and covers some truly mind-blowing science.

- David Robson

You Are a Story with Will Storr

A newsletter about about telling, being and believing stories. Exploring how to live better lives and write better stories, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Science of Storytelling

Mother Brain

By Melissa Hogenboom

The science of our changing selves

A fascinating newsletter on parenting, gender norms, and the human mind - I love Melissa Hogenboom's writing.

- David Robson

60-Second Psychology

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