The Navy Cured Scurvy. Then It Uncured It. | Daily Essay

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The British Navy cured scurvy, then optimized the cure away without noticing. The habit whose benefit you can no longer feel is the one you're most likely to cut. Watch on YouTube Read the full post Subscribe to Dru's Notes for a new episode every day.

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The British Navy cured scurvy, then optimized the cure away without noticing. The habit whose benefit you can no longer feel is the one you're most likely to cut.

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