admin The Thrill of Letting Pop Culture Consume You
Jane Schoenbrun’s new film wants viewers to be taken in by feelings, not overanalysis.
The Case for Calling People on the Phone
We’ve never had more ways to keep in touch. So why are we talking to one another less?
The Internet Is in Crisis
For 15 minutes, the celebrity-gossip blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed his violent self-harm without anyone intervening.
How Social Media Makes Our Lives Smaller
In the posting era, there’s room only for redemption and improvement narratives.
The Risks of a Chatbot Childhood
AI is like ultra-processed food for developing brains.
The Most Basic Step of the Ebola Response Is Falling Short
Curbing the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will require stepping up testing.
MAGA’s Most Famous Prisoner Is Free
Newly out of prison, Tina Peters is back to trying to prove election fraud.
What True Crime Gets Wrong About Crime
The hit Netflix documentary <em>Maternal Instinct</em> tidies a far more complicated story.
Atlantic Trivia: Quizzin’ Confidential
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
Ukraine’s Fleeting Turnaround
The chorus of optimism has quieted on several fronts, including Zelensky’s struggle with corruption and his relations with Trump.