Why Learn Something That a Machine Can Do for You?
admin Technology may shape how and what we learn, but the act of learning itself is deeply human.
Podcasts
How Social Media Makes Our Lives Smaller
In the posting era, there’s room only for redemption and improvement narratives.
Fed Up With Romance
Why young people are giving up on love
Was Herbert Hoover America’s Most Misunderstood President?
Margaret Hoover on Herbert Hoover’s life, presidency, and legacy, and the renovation of his presidential library. Plus: Trump’s dropped Reflecting…
What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the throes of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. Could it…
How AI Could Make People More Anxious
Researchers warn that the design of chatbots is a “perfect storm” for anxiety.
Galaxy Brain: Behind the Curtain at Google
A look inside Silicon Valley’s vibe shift
The Political Fight That Could Decide 2028
Jonathan Chait on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the attacks on Barack Obama’s legacy, and the Michigan Democratic Senate primary…
A Battle for the Future of the Democratic Party
What Michigan voters could tell us about the path forward for Democrats. Plus: A senator looks at Congress.
Would You Go Back to a Time Before Smartphones If You Could?
Turns out, looking back is also about looking forward.