The Edit: What We Learn From Love
The Edit

The Edit: What We Learn From Love

Our weekly round up of the best articles, podcasts and videos focusing on purpose in life, work and the world.

2 minute read

16th Feb 2024

Acts of kindness, enriching stories and more in this week’s #TheEdit.

  • 100 small acts of love. Sometimes love needs a grand gesture: a bouquet of roses or a big night out. But strong relationships also need regular care and attention – The New York Times
  • The best stories smell. When scents are used to intensify a narrative, they heighten readers’ emotions and enrich their memory banks – Aeon
  • Jon Ronson’s guide to the culture wars. The British-born journalist continues to examine our most heated public arguments with empathy – New Yorker
  • People probably like you more than you think. People underestimate how much others like them, and this bias has important implications for how people work together – Harvard Business Review
  • Will electrification of industry live up to its promise? A new answer to the biggest climate conundrum – The Economist
  • What if your best friend is your soulmate? A new book explores deeply platonic friendships – The Atlantic
  • More in Common. Our Co-founder Adam Penny spoke to Tim Dixon, Co-founder of More in Common, on the dangers of polarisation and how we can overcome it – The Beautiful Truth 

“Love can be shown in thousands of ways. You don’t need boxes of chocolates, flowers or gifts. You need compassion, empathy and grace.”

The New York Times