The Age of Social Media Is Ending
It never should have begun.
Trump Signals He Might Ignore the Courts
Yesterday, the president said that no judge “should be allowed” to rule against the changes his administration is making.
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
Americans Are Trapped in an Algorithmic Cage
The private companies in control of social-media networks possess an unprecedented ability to manipulate and control the populace.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. 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.
Why Is the Trump Administration Deleting a Paper on Suicide Risk?
Science and health are under assault.
A Profession Is Not a Personality
Reducing yourself to any single characteristic, whether it be your title or your job performance, is a deeply damaging act.
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