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scholarship Regardless of political affiliation, over-65s are most likely to share "fake news" (and there's not much fake news, and it's largely right-wing) Cory Doctorow

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law How LSD microdosing made a mega difference in one woman's mood, marriage, and life Mark Frauenfelder

elections Around the world, old, rural voters count more than young people in cities Cory Doctorow

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