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Nicholas Thompson

Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes

The Mysterious Case of a Nameless Hiker

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands November 6, 2020October 19, 2022

A friendly and charming hiker was known on the trail as “Mostly Harmless.” After his body was discovered in a tent in Florida, no one could figure out who he was.

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads November 6, 2020October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Jane Mayer, Nicholas Thompson, Gabriel Winant, Rachel Lord Elizondo, and Pamela Petro.

Posted inEditor's Pick

A Nameless Hiker and the Case the Internet Can’t Crack

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands November 4, 2020October 19, 2022

A friendly and charming hiker was known on the trail as “Mostly Harmless.” After his body was discovered in a tent in Florida, no one could figure out who he was.

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads April 24, 2020October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Gabrielle Hamilton, Nicholas Thompson, Anna Badkhen, Alex Perry, and Caleb Johnson.

Posted inHighlight, Quote Posts, Quotes, Science & Nature, Sports

9,000 Seconds, With Only 47 to Spare

by Krista Stevens April 21, 2020October 19, 2022

“As he would later tell me, running was the rare sport where you mostly competed against yourself. You could learn without having to lose.”

Posted inBusiness & Tech, Profiles & Interviews, Quotes

Can Apple End Smartphone Addiction?

by Catherine Cusick August 16, 2017October 19, 2022

Technology platforms rely on hijacking our attention. Can Apple help us win it back?

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