What the Internet Age Is Taking Away From Writers
Authors tirelessly self-market online, but I find myself wishing that they still had the option to disappear.
What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind
Grief, conspiracy theories, and one family’s search for meaning in the two decades since 9/11
The Sociopaths Among Us—And How to Avoid Them
You’re bound to come across the “Dark Triad” type of malignant narcissists in life—and they can be superficially appealing. Better to look for their exact opposite.
The Real Story of How America Became an Economic Superpower
Adam Tooze's study of the two world wars traces a new history of the 20th century.
Making Government Efficient Again
An incoming Trump administration plans to ransack the civil service. But it needs reform, not demolition.
The Inner Lives of Musicians
Learning where famous artists sleep and what they eat is like finally glimpsing the unknowable.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
AI’s Fingerprints Were All Over the Election
But deepfakes and disinformation weren’t the main issues.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
Why Do So Many Parents Think Kids Need Their Own Bedroom?
Some go to great lengths to give kids their own room. But children can thrive without their own space.
The Secret to Thinking Your Way Out of Anxiety
To live with uncertainty, see it as opportunity instead.