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There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI

Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.

Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker

You don’t have to become a Buddhist monk to realize the value of contemplating hard questions without clear answers.

Democracy Is Not Over

Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.

The Leak Scandal Roiling Israel

Netanyahu’s spokesperson stands accused of revealing secrets for political gain.

The Long-Held Habits You Might Need to Reconsider

One of the most humbling parts of being alive is realizing you’ve been doing a simple thing wrong.

Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays

My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.

Tossing a Bird That Does Not Fly Out of a Plane

A Thanksgiving story about the limits of human empathy

How the Enlightenment Ends

Philosophically, intellectually—in every way—human society is unprepared for the rise of artificial intelligence.