Writing "The Red Riviera" taught me that even flawed socialist systems offered insights into equality, solidarity, and the dignity of everyday life.
Kristen Ghodsee, Duke University Press | Nov 6, 2025
Tracing cybernetics in China from Norbert Wiener’s visit to Qian Xuesen’s systems thinking and Mao’s “electronic revolution.”
Wang Hongzhe | translated by Allen Young | Nov 3, 2025
Studies show that creativity flourishes when people cross borders — and when those borders blur through deep, human connection.
Keith Sawyer | Oct 30, 2025
The most intriguing robots aren’t built to work, but to make us imagine other worlds.
Laura Tripaldi | Oct 27, 2025
Collective action in the U.S. is surging. Recognizing our shared momentum may be key to saving democracy.
Michael Brownstein & Alex Madva | Oct 24, 2025
