A Forgotten Fix for American Racial Strife
Harold Cruse had a prescient understanding of why social movements stumble—and how they might find more success.
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The Data-Center Rebellion Is Just Beginning
Infrastructure that once flew under the radar is now the subject of national and global outrage.
The New Food Movement
Twenty years since my book The Omnivore’s Dilemma was published, America’s food system is still a mess—but there are reasons for optimism.
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AI Could Worsen a Common Cognitive Trap
Almost everyone knows less than they think.
Why a Sea-Lion Epidemic Is a Bad Sign for Humans
Animals that bridge the human world and the wild can be uniquely perilous to human health.
Cereal Has Strayed Too Far
How breakfast became dessert
Americans Are Spending Luxury Dollars for Dive-Bar Service
The government’s onerous rules impose a burdensome tax on time.
The Night My Marriage Fell Apart
In the span of about 20 minutes, I lost my wife, my best friend, and my grip on life. Finding it again took a lot longer.
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He’s So Random
A software engineer wanted to resist the usual algorithms. So he created his own—and transformed his whole existence.
The Last Days of Franco
Montserrat Roig’s classic novel captures Barcelona on the cusp of unimaginable change.