Letting go of old systems, expanding consciousness, poetic moments of joy and more in #TheEdit. 

• Authenticate thyself. Sociology professors from UC Berkeley and Duke University explore a new world order: where computers and data shape our search for meaning in a disorienting world.  – AEON
• Does HR still need humans? It’s been predicted that 80 per cent of HR functions will end up being automated. Could this expand HR’s capacity for human connection? – Financial Times (gift link)
• Finding beauty in a bowl of soup. A visual essay by an artist and poet discovering joy in the unexpected moments over a bowl of soup – deepening awareness of each other and of traditions – New York Times (gift link)
• How to experience emotions. By examining the raw textures of difficult emotions like anger and sadness, Sam Harris explains how we can experience them without suffering – Big Think 
• The anatomy of Utopias. In the latest instalment of Tim Harford’s podcast, he tells of a couple’s quest to begin anew on a deserted island in the Galapagos. – Cautionary Tales Podcast
• Is it time to ditch the ‘move fast and break things’ playbook? As markets demand accountability and regulators are catching up, this piece argues that innovation leaders must let go of old narratives and anticipate systems impact – Trellis
• How businesses can support refugees. Dominique Hyde, Director of External Relations at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, talks about the impact that business can have on the humanitarian refugee crisis. – The Beautiful Truth