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Why is it so hard to give away my dad’s brain?

Why is it so hard to give away my dad’s brain?

I haven’t been on a three-way call this emotionally taxing since junior high school. James is explaining the situation — so many dynamics, so much time urgency — to Rachel, and asking if...

Is this the future of America?

Is this the future of America?

In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money. Rizer’s earlier career as a radio DJ didn’t...

How to make friends by lying to them

How to make friends by lying to them

Sometimes the best way to make friends is to lie. Around the world, people are gathering together to try to figure out if the person next to them is on their side — or is trying to double-cross...