The Tech Giants’ Anti-regulation Fantasy
Major internet companies pretend that they’re best left alone. History shows otherwise.
The Case That Could Destroy the Government
What was once a fringe legal theory now stands a real chance of being adopted by the Supreme Court.
It Will Never Be a Good Time to Buy a House
Maybe in 2030?
This Is Your Pilot Speaking
How learning to fly helped ground me
‘Post-Victimhood’ Storytelling
Chase Hall makes art made of coffee, cotton, and his own fierce individuality.
Why America Abandoned the Greatest Economy in History
Was the country’s turn toward free-market fundamentalism driven by race, class, or something else? Yes.
Travis Kelce Is Another Puzzle for Taylor Swift Fans to Crack
The pop star’s relationship with an NFL player gives fans a peculiar form of gratification.
AI’s Spicy-Mayo Problem
A chatbot that can’t say anything controversial isn’t worth much. Bring on the uncensored models.
There Shall Be None to Make Him Afraid
The ideals I’m celebrating this Thanksgiving
Four Ways to Be Grateful—And Happier
Ancient philosophers proposed it, modern researchers have confirmed it: Being thankful is good for you.
A Moral Case Against the Israeli Hostage Deal
Israel is collectivizing its own sin, the sin of rewarding hostage-taking.
Why Americans Hate a Good Economy
Seven possible explanations for what’s going on
Have You Listened Lately to What Trump Is Saying?
He is becoming frighteningly clear about what he wants.
The OpenAI Mess Is About One Big Thing
Corporate governance is playing a starring role in the chaos unfolding inside the world’s most famous AI start-up.
What Did Hip-Hop Do to Women’s Minds?
The accusations against Sean Combs made me rethink my history as a fan.
The Decision That Could End Voting Rights
A federal court’s opinion yesterday could render the Voting Rights Act meaningless, if the Supreme Court upholds it.
How Mike Birbiglia Got Sneaky-Famous
The comedian who “invented storytelling”
Harvard Has a Brand Problem. Here’s How to Fix It.
Keep the endowment, but spin off the university.
Has Anyone Noticed That Trump Is Really Old?
He’s younger than Biden, but not by much.
The Other Ozempic Revolution
Weight-loss drugs affect identities and relationships as much as waistlines.
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