Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
The One Parenting Decision That Really Matters
Almost none of the choices you make are as fraught as you think they are.
The Godfather of American Comedy
The funniest people on the planet think there’s no funnier person than Albert Brooks.
The Slow, Quiet Demise of American Romance
Long before calls for a 4B-style sex strike, men and women in the United States were already giving up on dating.
Star Trek’s Cold War
While America was fighting on the ground, the Federation was fighting in space.
The End of News
Legacy media has a trust problem, but it’s not too late to solve it.
Everything You Know About Latkes Is Wrong
The shocking true story of a Hanukkah staple
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
We’re Entering Uncharted Territory for Math
Terence Tao, the world’s greatest living mathematician, has a vision for AI.
The Agony of Indulging in Squid Game Again
The Netflix hit’s second season can’t quite break out of its own vicious cycle.
The Joy of Reading Books in High School
Atlantic staffers and readers share.
The Nine AI Stories That Defined 2024
Read Atlantic coverage of uncharted territory for math, an army of voice clones, and more.
How to Stop Self-Obsessing and Be Happier
Some introspection is healthy and necessary, but too much can trap you in a cycle of misery.
It’s Never Too Late to Learn an Instrument
You don’t have to be talented for jamming to be worthwhile.
All Hail Dead Week, the Best Week of the Year
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is a time when nothing counts, and when nothing is quite real.
America Needs to Radically Rethink What It Means to Be Old
As 100-year lifespans become more common, the time has come for a new approach to school, work, and retirement.
The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military
The U.S. failed to produce weapons and ammunition fast enough to supply Ukraine. Could it equip its own armed forces in the event of war?
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Dear Therapist: I’m Considering Leaving My Wife for My Co-worker
Should I work on my marriage or leave to make myself happy?
How Democrats Lost the Courts
Justice Stephen Breyer hasn’t retired yet. But filling Supreme Court seats is just one battle in a war over the judiciary—one that progressives worry they’re losing.