The symmetry in beautiful things, big talk over small talk and more in #TheEdit.

• The hidden mathematics behind why you find things beautiful. The artistic and the mathematical mind are not so far apart – Big Think
• You don’t always have to ‘process’ your emotions. In his new book, the emotion researcher Ethan Kross shares strategies for managing life’s curveballs – The New York Times
• Are your company’s purpose initiatives working? For many, the question is no longer whether purpose is important, it’s when, how, and even if their organisation should pursue it – Harvard Business Review
• Don’t make small talk. Think big talk. Discover the rewards of discussing deep things – The Atlantic
• We will have to learn to live with machines that can think. The impact of artificial intelligence on productivity could be epoch-making – Financial Times
• Why kind workplaces are more successful. Research suggests that having leaders, managers, and employees who are generous and helpful can boost the bottom line – Greater Good
• What is modern stoicism? When the modern world grows restless, the lessons of Ancient Rome are reminding the masses not to master the world, but rather ourselves – The Beautiful Truth