Brain scans of powerful people remind scientists of scans of brain damaged people.

Beware of people that don’t blush.

If you can look one another in the eye, it’s easier to trust.

Mean wolf syndrome-what sugar is to the body, news is to the brain. Good journalism is a different thing, though.

Optimism v Hope- optimism can make you complacent.

It’s not selfish to not wear a mask; it’s group-ish.

Our stories can create a whole different world.

When in doubt, assume the best.

It takes a lot of courage to stand up to your enemy but it takes more courage to stand up to your friend.

Human Kind by Rutger Bregman