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How FarmVille Inspired a Ponzi Scheme That Swindled $250 Million From Its Investors

How FarmVille Inspired a Ponzi Scheme That Swindled $250 Million From Its Investors

Moisés Naím and Quico Toro on Mehmet Aydın, the Turkish Wannabe-Pop Star Who Created “Farm Bank”

By Moisés Naím and Quico Toro | October 27, 2025

The Ancient Origins of Our Fascination With Flight

The Ancient Origins of Our Fascination With Flight

Edward McPherson on Why We Can’t Get Enough of the Bird’s Eye View

By Edward McPherson | October 24, 2025

What the Fascist Tech Bros Get Wrong About Prometheus

What the Fascist Tech Bros Get Wrong About Prometheus

James Folta on the Dark Folly of the
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By James Folta | October 22, 2025

Dear Tech Evangelists: Have You Tried “Move Slow and Make Things”?

Dear Tech Evangelists: Have You Tried “Move Slow and Make Things”?

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By Tochi Onyebuchi | October 21, 2025

Everything you need to know about Axl Rose's graphic novel.

Everything you need to know about Axl Rose's graphic novel.

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The dentist should let you read instead of watch TV.

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By James Folta | October 16, 2025

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Guess which top college is launching a “creator economy” program?

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Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

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Any Coloradan with a cell phone will soon be able to access banned books for free.

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Reading Rainbow is back, thanks to this famous internet librarian.

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This week's news in Venn diagrams.

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Here's a handy guide to help you spot AI writing.

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