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Here are this morning’s:

* Fact-free drug policy in Britain — don’t like the facts — fire the scientist

* Why driving brings out the worst in people — how the car is like the Internet — “Those particular individuals had absolutely no remorse for the person lying dead on the freeway.”

* Anime film characters — do we perceive the intended race, or our own? — Caucasians more like to see Caucasians, Asians more likely to see Asians

* Final destination: Golden Gate Bridge — one of the clearest findings in suicide research is that reducing access to lethal methods reduces suicide — going against the myth that “if someone wants to kill themselves, they’ll always find a way”

* IQ is important, but decision-making is invaluable — some people will always check their gut feelings to ensure that they’re applying reason before taking action, while others will immediately act upon gut feeling — IQ can’t tell us which path someone will choose

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