Why You Might Need an Adventure
In a rut? Try shaking things up.
The Great Language Flattening
Chatbots learned from human writing. Now it’s their turn to influence us.
Universities Deserve Special Standing
A good life and a good society require an ongoing search for understanding and knowledge.
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.
Hitler’s Terrible Tariffs
By seeking to “liberate” Germans from a globalized world order, the Nazi government sent the national economy careening backwards.
America’s Pro-Disease Movement
How the Trump administration is worsening a public-health crisis
Something’s Fishy About the ‘Migrant Crisis’
The federal government’s dysfunction leaves immigrant-friendly cities feeling overwhelmed.
Does Anyone Still Hitchhike?
Traveling by thumb isn’t popular anymore. Some say it should be.
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