The AI Mirage
For decades, tech companies have promised that AI will make our computers easier to use. That hasn’t happened yet.
The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are
There are good reasons you always feel 20 percent younger than your actual age.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place in 1994. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
Congrats on the New DOD Gig, MechaHitler!
Turns out, going on anti-Semitic tirades didn’t stop Grok from winning a big government contract.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.