Here's what's making us happy <em> this </em> week.

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

By Brittany Allen | November 14, 2025

Elon Musk gets roasted on his own platform by Joyce Carol Oates.

Elon Musk gets roasted on his own platform by Joyce Carol Oates.

By Jonny Diamond | November 10, 2025

Noam Chomsky and José Mujica on the Double Edged Sword of Automation

Noam Chomsky and José Mujica on the Double Edged Sword of Automation

“Automation is wonderful as a technique; the problem is who controls the technology.”

By Noam Chomsky, José Mujica, and Saúl Alvídrez | November 10, 2025

“Human Written.” Why Sarah Hall Put a Maker’s Mark on Her New Novel

“Human Written.” Why Sarah Hall Put a Maker’s Mark on Her New Novel

Sarah Hall on Authenticity, AI, and Big Tech’s Creative Larceny

By Sarah Hall | November 10, 2025

Here’s what’s making us happy <em> this </em> week.

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

By Brittany Allen | November 7, 2025

Why Big Tech’s Abuse of Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Need to Be Inevitable

Why Big Tech’s Abuse of Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Need to Be Inevitable

Maximilian Kasy on the Urgent Need to Democratize the Technology That Shapes Our Lives

By Maximilian Kasy | November 5, 2025

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By James Folta | October 31, 2025

Libraries are reeling after a major distributor shutdown.

By Brittany Allen | October 30, 2025

Is Space the Final Frontier of Espionage?

By Anthony Vinci | October 28, 2025

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
American Colossus Foundation

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”?

Tochi Onyebuchi on the Dangers of Rapid Tech Innovation

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.

By Brittany Allen | October 17, 2025

The dentist should let you read instead of watch TV.

The dentist should let you read instead of watch TV.

By James Folta | October 16, 2025

How Silicon Valley Became a Center of Reactionary, Anti-Democratic Politics

How Silicon Valley Became a Center of Reactionary, Anti-Democratic Politics

Jacob Silverman on the Rise of Tech Authoritarianism in San Francisco

By Jacob Silverman | October 15, 2025

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