She’s the New Face of Climate Activism—and She’s Carrying a Pickax
By the time I arrive in Lezay my clothes are damp with sweat, my head foggy. I find hundreds of…
The Secret to Living Past 120 Years Old? Nanobots
I’ve had many conversations over the years about life extension, and the idea often meets resistance. People become upset when…
The West Coast’s Fanciest Stolen Bikes Are Getting Trafficked by One Mastermind in Jalisco, Mexico
At the dining room table on the morning of my visit, Hance’s fingers spidered across his keyboard. He logs new…
2054, Part V: From Tokyo With Love
Zhao Jin cast an appraising glance at Mohammad, who moved his food around on his plate and said, “He won’t…
2054, Part IV: A Nation Divided
Wisecarver stepped across the threshold. “Good morning, Mr. President.” He gave a little nod. Beneath his arm he carried a…
2054, Part III: The Singularity
Lily didn’t want to approach B.T. She thought that might seem too aggressive; instead, she wanted him to notice her.…
‘Over Time the Trust Will Come’: An Exclusive Interview With TikTok’s CEO
TikTok has irreversibly bent our culture’s trajectory, but that doesn’t guarantee it’ll be around to reap the benefits. (India banned…
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The View From the Center of the World’s Myopia Epidemic
Doing surgery on the back of the eye is a little like laying new carpet: You must begin by moving…
The Dark History ‘Oppenheimer’ Didn’t Show
In Sengier’s mining towns, as elsewhere, the Congolese were unable to move freely without permits. Or to vote. Workers had…
To Navigate the Age of AI, the World Needs a New Turing Test
There was a time in the not too distant past—say, nine months ago—when the Turing test seemed like a pretty…
