The Psychology of Extinction
What endangered species teach us about human nature
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A collection of 16 issues
The Privilege of Eyes
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Money Is Everything and Nothing
If I were to give you a piece of paper, it would be worthless, something you could destroy or discard without consequence, because on its own it holds no meaning beyond what you decide to assign to it. But the moment a face is printed on it and a number
If You Own a Dog, Read This.
If you’re reading this, chances are you have a pet dog—or maybe you don’t, and you’re just reading out of curiosity. Earlier this year, a climate communications study sparked mild outrage across the internet. Many people interpreted the findings as an attack on dog ownership itself.
Nostalgia is a Girl’s Best Friend
nostalgia, your grip on me is unbearable. you hold my face with those too-warm, too-familiar hands and drag me back into moments I thought I’d outgrown. you press your fingers against my cheeks and suddenly I’m tasting strawberry yogurt again—the cheap kind that stained the spoon pink—
Nobody Knows You, Not Even You
People say the person that knows you the most is you, but how true is that?
Why Are We So Scared of the Future?
For a species that plans, calculates, and dreams, it’s strange how often the future feels like a threat. We build calendars, write goals, and make promises to ourselves, all while carrying a fear about what’s coming. People talk about the future with excitement, but buried in that excitement
Can We Ever Be Certain of Something?
When “Knowing” Isn’t the Same as Being Right
Are AI Tools Enhancing Human Potential or Replacing Effort?
They Say AI Is the Future, But Is It?
Is Anyone Truly Deserving of Death?
Every society has its monsters. Serial killers, dictators, warlords, terrorists—the names change depending on who you ask, but the reaction is almost always the same. When their crimes are reported, when their victims are remembered, people say it without hesitation: if anyone deserves to die, it’s them. The