Satanic Panics and the Death of Mythos
Being alive has perhaps never been more confusing, especially because we have lost the tool that might help us make sense of it all.
Who Is Nature For?
Efforts to “preserve wild spaces” and “protect biodiversity” often show a curious lack of interest in the actual lives of animals.
Why We Built the Simulation
How what began as a classroom history software turned into something much more grand—and terrifying.
The Problem With Influencers
They’re not just manipulating your emotions—they’re changing how you experience the world.
The Urge to Dominate
Destroying each other is both satisfying and futile.
Take the Quiz: Which Shape Are You?
Might you be a glorious blorp, or a monstrous scutoid? There’s only one way to be sure!
How Centrism Loses, Even When It Wins: A Mathematical Model
Relentlessly chasing the elusive political center isn’t just shortsighted—it’s downright disastrous.
Thomas Frank on Populism, Cool Brands, and the Problem With the Democratic Party
The author of “Listen, Liberal” and “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” shares his thoughts on the slow, ugly decline of the American empire.