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This week, Dan and Merlin talk about…so many things. Merlin had a lot of coffee. Big topics include: Flickr nostalgia (and smart photo backup tips) Dan's crazy Apple TV bug A terrific podcast episode about Buddhism and the human mind A tough listener question about gracefully leaving a job Links for this episode:What Buddhism got right about the human brain — The Ezra Klein Show — OvercastI’m interested in mindfulness, and so have read a lot of books on the subject. This isn’t like those. It’s a not a how-to guide, or an argument for meditation’s health benefits. It’s a deep dive into theories of the mind, informed both by Wright’s scientific background and his study and practice of Buddhism. It’s about how our minds evolved to keep us alive, not to keep us happy or satisfied — and what can be done about it. What Buddhism got right about the human brain‘Flu-pocalypse’ Predicted Due To Ineffective Flu Shots, Doctors Say « CBS PhillyWhy do you need to get a flu shot every year? - Melvin Sanicas - YouTubeFl