I think there's a lot of people who right now are worried that people are going down frivolous paths, like inventing new social networks or new games, instead of inventing the cures for cancer or fundamental technologies that will change the world. Charles Duhigg cancerchangecure share on social
Drinking water that does not meet a federal health guideline will not necessarily make someone ill. Many contaminants are hazardous only if consumed for years. And some researchers argue that even toxic chemicals, when consumed at extremely low doses over long periods, pose few risks. Charles Duhigg arguechemicalconsume share on social
Atrazine - a herbicide often used on corn fields, golf courses and even lawns - has become one of the most common contaminants in American drinking water. Charles Duhigg americanatrazinecommon Change image and share on social
For decades, activist shareholders were an entertaining, but largely ignored, Wall Street sideshow. Disgruntled investors would attend annual meetings to harangue executives, criticize strategies - and protest that their complaints were being ignored. Charles Duhigg activistannualattend share on social
What studies say the number one best way to start an exercise habit is to give yourself a reward that you genuinely enjoy. Charles Duhigg enjoyexercisegenuinely Change image and share on social
A huge amount of success in life comes from learning as a child how to make good habits. It's good to help kids understand that when they do certain things habitually, they're reinforcing patterns. Charles Duhigg amountchildgood Change image and share on social
Between calculated risk and reckless decision-making lies the dividing line between profit and loss. Charles Duhigg calculatedecisiondivide Change image and share on social
Since cowardice must occur at a time and place where an enemy either has already appeared or may yet turn up, servicemen in peacetime - and ordinary civilians - can breathe a sigh of relief. If you are yellow-bellied back home, you're not technically a coward. Charles Duhigg appearbackbelly share on social
Fannie Mae has traditionally only bought and sold mortgages. But when a loan held by the company goes into foreclosure, Fannie Mae gains ownership of the underlying property until it is resold to new investors. Charles Duhigg buycompanyfannie share on social
America has always had an apocalyptic strain. Yet it also seems to believe that if, or when, The End comes, it will still come out on top. Charles Duhigg americaapocalypticend Change image and share on social