Derek Beres

A freelance writer. He has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing.

5 Big Predictions for 2021

Art + Stories

Experiences, Fiction

5 Big Predictions for 2021

A deeper appreciation for science and less unnecessary spending could be in our future.

Derek Beres

How Psychedelics Help You “Die Before You Die”

Soul + Body, World + People

Science, Wellbeing

How Psychedelics Help You “Die Before You Die”

The heart of the religious ritual is mysticism, argues Brian Muraresku in "The Immortality Key."

Derek Beres

Handwriting Shown to Be Better for Memory Than Typing, at Any Age

World + People

The Other School

Handwriting Shown to Be Better for Memory Than Typing, at Any Age

A new study collected 500 data points per second. Handwriting won out.

Derek Beres

How a 15-Minute ‘Awe Walk’ Drastically Improves Mental Health

Soul + Body

Good Mood

How a 15-Minute ‘Awe Walk’ Drastically Improves Mental Health

Move over, forest bathing.

Derek Beres

Not Having Children Is Another Choice We Should Be Discussing

Soul + Body, Art + Stories

Good Mood, Fiction

Not Having Children Is Another Choice We Should Be Discussing

In America, one in five women choose not to be mothers. Contrary to appearances, the reason for this decision is rarely egoism.

Derek Beres