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Umair Haque's Harvard Business Review article reflects on Steve Jobs' unique leadership approach and how it revived Apple, offering "Steve’s Seven Insights for 21st Century Capitalists."

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WIRED is covering a range of tech and culture stories, from AI drones and the metaverse to Amazon Prime Day deals and interviews. via The source of this content is WIRED.

WIRED is covering a range of tech and culture stories, from AI drones and the metaverse to Amazon Prime Day deals and interviews. via The source of this content is WIRED.

The Robbers Cave Experiment studied two groups of boys at summer camp who independently developed competitive and hostile behaviors. via kottke.org

This blog post shares a humorous purported album review of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" that was initially attributed to Ghostface Killah, though later updated to clarify that it was not actually written by him. via kottke.org

Daniel Hamermesh's new book explores the economics of beauty, examining its impact on careers, relationships, and finances. via @freakonomics

This article on Dappered explores stylish and functional cotton belts, including a pricey Lacoste option and a budget-friendly alternative from Toneka. via Dappered

A new study finds cultural differences in how people respond to their bosses: Chinese participants recognized their boss's face faster than their own, while Americans didn't. via Freakonomics

Unusual plastic surgery requirements and trends are examined from around the world, like North Korea requiring waitresses to have eyelid surgery to appear more "Western." via Mental Floss

Valet Magazine recommends Porter's Lotion, a Montana-made lotion known for its restorative properties, as a year-round skin care essential. via Valet.

This blog post explores the Japanese practice of adult adoption, specifically within the context of family businesses.

Why great states decline according to newpopulationbomb.com. via newpopulationbomb.com