“[T]he most compelling tales of grift aren’t the ones that depend on technology: the bottomless library of fraud-ready photos; the platforms that let anyone claim to be an epidemiologist or electoral fraud whistleblower; the software that can plop your face onto another person’s. No, the tales that captivate us most almost always reveal a person’s longing.” […]
From writing about climate disaster and catastrophe to pieces on sleep habits, hometowns, and the heyday of a digital media empire, these five reads will take you into your weekend.
OpenAI’s Sora allowed you to deepfake yourself. Users started to remember things that never happened.
An investigation into a heinous (and lurid) crime. A look at the spirited world of competitive cheer. A visit to the world’s creepiest motel. An empathic eye on assisted dying. And the true planetary cost of your beloved cat. Our favorites of the week, pulled from all of our editors’ picks. 1. What Happened to Heather […]
Is AI helping prospective parents game the fertility lottery? Should it?
This week we’re highlighting stories from Yuval Abraham, Paul Tough, Leslie Jamison, Melina Moe, and Meg Bernhard.
Every story that appeared in the number five slot in our Weekly Top 5, all in one place.
Pointless elitism, or an urgent dress rehearsal for the climate crisis?
A writer traces her own feminist journey as she reflects on the forthcoming shutdown of Bitch Media.
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