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1. We learn to take bribes at an early age.
By Bill Hathaway in YaleNews
2. Hackers don’t need to break into our most sensitive networks if they can just steal a key.
By Bruce Schneier at Xconomy
3. Brexit is a smart move because the UK is holding the EU back.
By Timothy B. Lee in Vox
4. Could mutual de-escalation break the cycle of police violence?
By Noah Berlatsky in Quartz
5. This is why running clears your mind.
By Melissa Dahl in Science of Us

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