Culture and Society

The Sunset of Screen Satire

Chasing wider audiences darkens and dulls a once wickedly sharp art

23 hrs ago •

Michael Puttré

Was Shakespeare a Pacifist?

In some of his plays, most notably “Troilus and Cressida,” the Bard makes the case against war

Apr 23 •

Why China and Qatar Are Funding Juilliard, Not Just Harvard

Three little words: Cultural influence matters

Apr 17 •

John Mac Ghlionn

Public Art Should Please the Public

A democratically elected government should design buildings that don’t alienate the citizens who pay for them

Apr 10 •

Should Schools Prioritize Student Performance or Well-Being?

Different educational models from Germany and Australia offer useful lessons for the U.S.

Apr 3 •

Trish Nayna Schwerdtle

AI as the Evolution of Mind and Society

The coming technological changes will not only frequently upend the social order, but force us to confront what it means to be human

Apr 1 •

AM Radio Will Never Die

While very few people listen to AM anymore, the frequency isn't going anywhere

Mar 25 •

Three Cheers for the Third Place

Starbucks’ recent refocus on the in-person experience reminds us that we still need communal places

Mar 21 •

Addison Del Mastro

Age Bias in Today’s Job Market

Are older Americans adequately protected from discrimination?

Mar 12

Big Betting Is Destroying America—Here’s How To Stop It

Commonsense regulations are needed to stem the tide of gambling addiction

Mar 11 •

John Mac Ghlionn

Why ‘Severance’ Would Fall Flat With the American Workforce

Polling data indicate that most of us are actually pretty satisfied with our lives

Mar 4 •

Jennifer Tiedemann

Can Villains Save America?

Bad-guy backstories like ‘Wicked’ can remind us that not all the people we have been told to despise are actually evil

Feb 27 •

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