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Illustration by Clara Kirkpatrick Sending a Silly Meme Is an Act of Love
The case for a common, occasionally annoying, and secretly sweet digital habit
Illustration by Sara Priorelli Whatever Happened to Friday Night?
Fewer and fewer Americans are kicking off their weekends by socializing.
Mark Power / Magnum Forgive the Bad Texters
We are truly sorry for our delayed response.
Illustration by Hannah Robinson One Reason People Are Spending So Much Time Alone
There is a social cost to many modern conveniences.
Adam Maida / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. What It Takes to Reclaim Your Attention Span
Jenny Odell, the author of How to Do Nothing and Saving Time, has advice for fighting back against the forces of digital distraction.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Simon Stock / Gallery Stock. Why Learn Something That a Machine Can Do for You?
Technology may shape how and what we learn, but the act of learning itself is deeply human.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. Algorithmic Dysmorphia
A few years ago, there was a push for acceptance of different body types. Now? Not so much.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Gallo Images / Alamy. How AI Could Make People More Anxious
Researchers warn that the design of chatbots is a “perfect storm” for anxiety.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. Would You Go Back to a Time Before Smartphones If You Could?
Turns out, looking back is also about looking forward.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Noel Hendrickson / Getty.
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