A return to purpose, the steady pull of presence, and the language shaping how we live and work — and more in #TheEdit

• Gen Z is leading the charge back to the office. Explore the stories of workers under 24 years old who detail the desire behind spending more time in the office than their older counterparts. – Financial Times
• The science behind hobbies. What is a Salugenology expert? Crafting. Motorcycle repair. Banjo lessons. Listen to Julia Hotz explore hobbies, not as rewards, but tools to save your mental and physical health. – Ologies
• What people should learn from rivers. Is a river alive? Delve into the stories, observations and apprehensions that show how the lives of rivers and people interact with each other. – The Economist
• Why Orwell urged his readers to celebrate the spring. This video adaptation of Orwell’s reflection on the irrepressible, cyclical beauty of our world features narration by Tilda Swinton. – Aeon
• The great language flattening. An unbelievable volume of synthetic prose is published every moment of every day. Chatbots learned from human writing, perhaps now they influence us.  – The Atlantic
• Tough times to talk purpose – A Blueprint for Better Business CEO Sarah Gillard on how purpose-driven companies are reacting to today’s uncertain landscape – and the opportunities that emerge.- The Beautiful Truth