The technologies we are using to generate text—from auto-replies to articles—are learning the patterns in the set of texts we give them. And these technologies, in turn, are not only writing for all of us, but imposing the patterns they’ve learned. Read more
Publishing is a snake pit filled with venomous but charming creatures in rumpled suits. This handy guide* will help you spot the cons, the fakes, and the shady characters you’ll encounter on your journey. You can’t avoid them all, but knowledge is power. Read more
Oh, hi. We didn’t see you come in. So glad you’ve found us! Are you looking to share your articulate and well-researched musings on Mesopotamian dinosaurs, the politics of denim, the unexpected relationship between neo-conservatism and feminism, adolescent self-discovery, unlikely animal friendships, sploshing, the plight of restorative justice told through a graphic novel, the sordid Read more
Too often, sexual and romantic relationships are presented as the most meaningful relationship you can have. Read more
Marley Dias couldn’t find enough children’s stories featuring people who look like her, so she’s working to change that — and getting famous in the process. Read more
The ‘alt-right’ is just an uglier manifestation of the white supremacy permeating the liberal establishment in Hollywood, academia, media, and other American institutions. Read more
It is the compliance of the masses that perpetuates and sanctions government control. Read more
