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Oshan Jarow

Oshan Jarow

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Oshan Jarow

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    Artificial intelligence isn’t a good argument for basic incomeArtificial intelligence isn’t a good argument for basic income
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    A major study backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman shows unconditional cash has benefits that have nothing to do with AI.

    By Oshan Jarow
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    How should we sell psychedelics?How should we sell psychedelics?
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    A new report outlines policy options for who gets to sell psychedelics, and who gets to buy them.

    By Oshan Jarow
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    The world’s emotional status is actually pretty good, a new global report findsThe world’s emotional status is actually pretty good, a new global report finds
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    But which country comes first in happiness completely changes depending on how you measure.

    By Oshan Jarow
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    What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?
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    Should people who quit get unemployment benefits?

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    Will AI ever become conscious? It depends on how you think about biology.
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    The debate that will steer the future of consciousness — and us.

    By Oshan Jarow
    What if you could have a panic attack, but for joy?
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    Mindfulness is one thing. Jhāna meditation is stranger, stronger, and going mainstream.

    By Oshan Jarow
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    MDMA’s federal approval drama, briefly explainedMDMA’s federal approval drama, briefly explained
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    MDMA looked like it was on a fast track for PTSD treatment. Now, an FDA committee is advising otherwise.

    By Oshan Jarow
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    Psychedelics could treat some of the worst chronic pain in the worldPsychedelics could treat some of the worst chronic pain in the world
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    Decades of citizen science are finally translating into clinical trials for psychedelic pain treatments.

    By Oshan Jarow
    What if you could have a panic attack, but for joy?
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    Mindfulness is one thing. Jhāna meditation is stranger, stronger, and going mainstream.

    By Oshan Jarow
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    Language doesn’t perfectly describe consciousness. Can math?Language doesn’t perfectly describe consciousness. Can math?
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    Even the most poetic words can’t capture the full richness of our minds. So scientists are turning to numbers.

    By Oshan Jarow