The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
Europe’s Elon Musk Problem
He and other tech oligarchs are making it impossible to conduct free and fair elections anywhere.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Here's the Best Thing the U.S. Has Done in Afghanistan
With the help of foreign aid, the public healthcare system has vastly improved the Afghan life expectancy.
Eight Perfect Episodes of TV
Picks from Girls, The X-Files, SpongeBob, and more
Sun and Wood Can Be a Powerful Combination
In the right place, at the right time
The Beating Heart of Twin Peaks
David Lynch’s work was often described as “mysterious” or “surreal”—but the emotions it provoked were just as fundamental.
Picking the Perfect Episode of TV
Readers share their selections from The Last of Us, West Wing, Community, and more.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
Something’s Fishy About the ‘Migrant Crisis’
The federal government’s dysfunction leaves immigrant-friendly cities feeling overwhelmed.
How to Stop Self-Obsessing and Be Happier
Some introspection is healthy and necessary, but too much can trap you in a cycle of misery.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
What’s Up With All the Sex Parties?
“What we do, you can’t do onstage at Lincoln Center.”
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.
The Nocturnals
While most people are fast asleep, some ultra-introverts are going about their lives, reveling in the quiet and solitude. They challenge a core assumption of psychology: that all humans need social connection.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids
Sometimes, the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all.
My Friend’s Instagram Account Has Taken a Dark Turn
I want to reach out, but I’m not sure how.
The Race-Blind College-Admissions Era Is Off to a Weird Start
After the fall of affirmative action, things have not gone the way anyone expected.