During a return trip to Tehran, Mojgan Ghazirad searches for her childhood home and witnesses the damage U.S. sanctions have brought to Iranian lives.
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A Kendrick Lamar Syllabus
The Pulitzer Prize-winner’s work always feels honest, as writers have found when they dive deep into his literary influences.
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Can Apple End Smartphone Addiction?
Technology platforms rely on hijacking our attention. Can Apple help us win it back?
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Jane Mayer, David Zax, Christopher Glazek, Farah Stockman, and Alex Mar.
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The Beauty (and Predictability) of a Slot Machine’s Algorithm
At Wired, Brendan Koerner takes a look into the mind of a mathematician-turned-hacker who milks slot machines around the world.
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Instagram Wants to Make the Internet a Nicer Place to Be
The photo sharing service has been creating tools and algorithms to let its users close comments and ban offensive words.
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Caught Between Borders
Closed borders and closed minds are trapping African LGBTI asylum seekers in hostile countries.
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A Son’s Ambitious Plans to Give His Father Everlasting, Artificial Life
James Vlahos gave his father eternal life using a little bit of programming.
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Other Rachel Lyons
Having a fairly common name gives Rachel Lyon occasional glimpses into the lives of her doppelgangers — and the roads she has not taken.
