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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

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    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    Future Perfect
    4 ways people try to make their lives meaningful — and the one that works best for you4 ways people try to make their lives meaningful — and the one that works best for you
    Future Perfect

    A new theory about why human beings evolved the need to feel purpose.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    A guide to finding meaning at work in the age of AIA guide to finding meaning at work in the age of AI
    Future Perfect

    You don’t have to give up on a profession you love and become a plumber.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    The honest conversation about antidepressants I wish my psychiatrist had with meThe honest conversation about antidepressants I wish my psychiatrist had with me
    Future Perfect

    How to think about long-term use, dependence, and withdrawal — according to a professional.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    The one question everyone should be asking after OpenAI’s deal with the PentagonThe one question everyone should be asking after OpenAI’s deal with the Pentagon
    Future Perfect

    The US said we can’t afford to let a surveillance state like China win the AI race. Well...

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Why people are craving a different kind of therapy right nowWhy people are craving a different kind of therapy right now
    Future Perfect

    A psychiatrist explains why Internal Family Systems is having a moment, despite its lack of evidence.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?
    Future Perfect

    Why so many people are obsessed with Internal Family Systems, even though its claims are dubious.

    By Sigal Samuel
    The Highlight
    You want a baby. Is it ethical to choose surrogacy?You want a baby. Is it ethical to choose surrogacy?
    The Highlight

    The line between medically necessary and elective surrogacy isn’t as tidy as people assume.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Claude has an 80-page “soul document.” Is that enough to make it good?Claude has an 80-page “soul document.” Is that enough to make it good?
    Future Perfect

    Anthropic’s philosopher, Amanda Askell, reveals what went into the chatbot’s moral education.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Your friends are still acting like everything is normal in America. What do you do?Your friends are still acting like everything is normal in America. What do you do?
    Future Perfect

    All Americans live in a “dual state.” Here’s what that means — and how to help others see it.

    By Sigal Samuel
    You can keep a child from starving for less than $100
    Future Perfect

    Fighting hunger can feel impossible. But thanks to new innovations, it’s actually never been cheaper.

    By Sigal Samuel