The space of the essay does have edges, but the edges are a little bit ragged and open.
Elisa Gabbert
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories from Paul Kix, Matthieu Aikins, Matt Alt, Elisa Gabbert, and Sophie Elmhirst.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Fear as a Game
“What can the philosophy of games tell us about our odd impulse to scare ourselves?”
Posted inNonfiction
Longreads Best of 2019: Essays
We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in essays.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Jane Mayer, Michael J. Mooney, Elisa Gabbert, Nicole Chung, and Ashley Fetters.
Posted inNonfiction, Quotes
How Can You Fear an Invisible Enemy?
Radiation’s threat to humanity is potentially absolute, yet worryingly abstract.
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Doomsday Pattern
Atomic bombs smell like a waterfall. You can get some radiation out with soap and water. Oh, and nothing is safe.