The Key to Critical Self-Awareness
The ancient-Greek commandment Know thyself turns out to be a great modern way to become happier, more empathetic, and more successful.
The Gen Z Lifestyle Subsidy
In the 2010s, Millennials got cheap Ubers. Today’s young people are getting free SuperGrok.
Why Trump Is Standing by Hegseth, for Now
Trump is currently supporting his defense secretary, but some in the administration are speculating about how long Pete Hegseth will last.
‘You Think We’re Afraid of America?’
Chinese manufacturers seem ready for a trade war.
What It Means to Tell the Truth About America
And what happens when empirical fact is labeled “improper ideology”
What If China Wins the Trade War?
The United States could still prevail if it does everything right. The problem is that the Trump administration is doing everything wrong.
Hitler’s Terrible Tariffs
By seeking to “liberate” Germans from a globalized world order, the Nazi government sent the national economy careening backwards.
The Real Legacy of Pope Francis
Early in his papacy, Francis made a declaration that now appears prophetic: “I want a mess.”
The Scramble to Save Rural Health Care From DOGE
Can an Alabama health clinic survive Musk’s “chainsaw for bureaucracy”?
About That ‘Possible Sign of Life’ on a Distant Planet
Possible is doing a lot of work.
The Worst Job in America
Who would want to be president of an Ivy League school?
Pete Hegseth Is Running Out of Excuses
A set of scandals and turnover at the Pentagon undermine the already flimsy case for his leadership.
What Porn Taught a Generation of Women
It colored our ambitions, our sense of self, our relationships, our bodies, our work, and our art.
What We Lose When We’re Priced Out of Our Hobbies
For a lot of people, it’s getting too expensive to knit or fish.
You’ve Probably Already Met Your Next Best Friend
The loneliness industry is trying to solve the wrong problem.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
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