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#4963: How Companies Pay Triple to Lose Court Cases on Purpose
Why some companies spend more to lose in court than they would to settle — and call it a win.
#4962: Who Decides What Goes on Jerusalem’s Lampposts?
The law is clear on illegal postering. But enforcement? That’s where it gets complicated.
#4961: Can You Learn to Be Good at Small Talk?
Why "just be curious" fails anxious people — and what actually works for better conversations.
#4960: How Clickbait Hijacks Your Brain
The 1835 moon bison hoax, 1920s piano ads, and why you still click on pillow articles.
#4959: Can Tolerance Be Taught? The Psychology of Coexistence
Is tolerance a personality trait or a skill you can learn? What Jerusalem's mixed neighborhoods reveal about coexistence.
#4958: Multi-Model Transcription with LLM Reconciliation
Using multiple transcription engines and an LLM judge to catch errors in voice-to-text — especially tricky technical terms.
#4957: Can Practitioners Really Teach Without Burning Out?
Law, medicine, and dentistry show why combining practice and teaching is harder than it sounds.
#4956: Settlements Under Law: Israel, the West Bank, and the ICJ
The ICJ says settlements are illegal. Israel says the land is disputed. Here's both legal arguments.
#4955: Why Trials Still Happen When Precedent Seems Clear
Precedent doesn't eliminate trials — it creates the arena where strategy, incentives, and novel facts collide.
#4954: What Actually Starts House Fires — The Data
Cooking causes 49% of home fires. But heating and electrical are the real killers. Here's why.