Football won’t be forever
Football occupies a strange place in American life. It’s the most popular sport in the country by an absurd margin, ...
Tag: The Gray Area
Why America can’t build anything anymore, explained
There’s a familiar mood in American life right now, a frustration that feels both personal and ambient. The bridge doesn’t ...
Yes, your anger and forgiveness can coexist
Open almost any conversation about wrongdoing in America, and the idea of forgiveness will not be far behind.It’s one of ...
How to survive awkward encounters
Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness.You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do ...
We can have growth while fighting climate change
Climate stories usually start the same way: fire, flood, loss, collapse. The charts are grim. The vibes are worse. But ...
Why every website you used to love is getting worse
TikTok and airlines have something in common with your search engine, your grocery app, and (increasingly) your car: They start ...
Our understanding of memory is all wrong
Memory defines us in so many ways, but it’s not exactly what we think it is.We tend to imagine memory ...
Is America on the brink?
Political violence isn’t new in America. But the reaction to it today feels different.After the killing of Charlie Kirk, the ...
Why TikTok is so influential — and why that’s particularly worrisome now
TikTok is not just the most downloaded app in the world; it’s the most powerful information platform on the planet.The ...
Why free speech can be so contentious
Free speech is the foundation of democracy. It’s the lifeblood of a liberal society. Saying what you want to say, ...
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