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This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Humans used to spend a lot of time thinking about what separated us from animals. René Descartes, who wrote, “I think, therefore I am,” practiced vivisection on rabbits and dogs because he thought that they lacked consciousness.
The J6 Rioter Now Working at the Pentagon
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The best new popular science books of June 2026
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The book fueling a movement against screens in schools
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Ex-Trump adviser Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents case, faces US$2.25 million fine
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'The View' host 'disappointed' Jill Biden enabled husband's campaign despite visible cognitive slips
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The 9 best one-season space and sci-fi shows of all time
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