Notes on my winter’s visit to Larung Gar, one of the largest academies of philosophy in history.
Matthieu Ricard | Nov 27, 2023
A collection of postcards from the renowned anthropologist’s first fully illustrated picture book, “Postcards for Mia."
Michael Taussig | Nov 22, 2023
Richard Cytowic, a pioneering researcher who returned synesthesia to mainstream science, traces the historical evolution of our understanding of the phenomenon.
Richard E. Cytowic | Nov 16, 2023
Use a little if you like its taste more than regular salt, but do not believe any of the hogwash about its health benefits.
Michael F. Jacobson | Nov 14, 2023
Language doesn't just inform; it transcends individual understanding to construct shared references and shape collective perspectives.
N.J. Enfield | Nov 6, 2023
Author and anthropologist Elizabeth Carpenter-Song offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by rural families on the brink of homelessness.
Elizabeth Carpenter-Song | Oct 30, 2023
Linguist Marina Yaguello traces the myths, legends, and religious narratives that have shaped humanity's understanding of the origins of language.
Marina Yaguello | Oct 26, 2023
Anton Chekhov's stories are a testament to the way memory can illuminate the path to understanding and endow a life with meaning.
Abby Smith Rumsey | Oct 23, 2023
Books in Slab City provide valuable footholds out here in the desert on the edge of society.
Charlie Hailey | Oct 16, 2023
Jeff Fuhrer, author of “The Myth That Made Us,” examines the false narratives about meritocracy and post-racism that shaped the nation’s identity.
Jeff Fuhrer | Oct 10, 2023
