Language doesn't just inform; it transcends individual understanding to construct shared references and shape collective perspectives.
N.J. Enfield | Nov 6, 2023
As with the best science fiction, Lem’s novel “The Invincible” has as much to teach us about our present situations as any futures we may face.
N. Katherine Hayles | Nov 2, 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
A new paper provides the first evidence from a randomized controlled trial isolating the impact of financial assistance to prevent homelessness. We spoke with its authors.
Brian A. Jacob | Oct 19, 2023
Books in Slab City provide valuable footholds out here in the desert on the edge of society.
Charlie Hailey | Oct 16, 2023
The term “hallucination,” which has been widely adopted to describe large language models outputting false information, is misleading. Its application to creativity risks compounding that.
Oliver Bown | Oct 13, 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
Alzheimer’s has devastated generations of my family tree. Now it has come for me.
Greg O'Brien | Oct 4, 2023
The next time you catch yourself doomscrolling, take it as an invitation to own your own horror.
Erik Davis | Oct 1, 2023
From healing historical wounds to championing a brighter future, advocates are redefining the narrative around reservation dogs and their integral role in Indigenous identity and welfare.
Kendra Coulter | Sep 29, 2023
