Link Me Up, Scotty - Come On Back Edition

An interesting take on Highly Sensitive People (HSP), how they choose to live, environments in which they thrive, and how they can add value to high performance teams. Note: It's good to remember that not all HSPs are Introverts. *cough*cough* H/T Rivi
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An examination of the Psychology of Irrational Fear. Sometimes this is the result of anxiety or other mental illness, more often it's a result of people ruining their emotional health by failing to train their mind in critical thinking skills.
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Brittany Maynard ended her life with a physician's help this week, a decision she made in light of her diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. I know this is a contentious issue for a lot of people, but those of you who know me well won't be surprised to learn that I come down on the side of agency and self-determination.
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My celebrity platonic boyfriend John Oliver takes on the midterms to hilarious and disturbing effect. H/T Steve.
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Video of the Day: Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, has a new album out called Tell 'Em I'm Gone. I'm a fan of Yusuf's music, and I'm delighted he's back. Here's a track from the new album, a cover of Edgar White's Dyin' to Live:

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Also, don't forget to VOTE. Even though it's a nauseating experience where the choice is often between the corrupt and the crazy, it's still better than the alternative.