The Atlantic
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- Taylor Swift's collaboration with the rapper Ice Spice has launched a new debate about what she owes her ultra-devoted audience, The Atlantic reports.
Culture4 min readEditor's Note
Companies are sending their products into orbit and plastering their logos on spacecraft. Will space ads dull our sense of wonder about the universe? asks The Atlantic's Michael Waters.
Business6 min readinformed Summary
- The article discusses the emergence of a new life stage between career and old age, as people are living longer and often have 20 years or more of active life after retirement. This stage, referred to as the "Encore Years," can be a rewarding phase but the transition into it can be challenging, especially for those whose identities were closely tied to their careers.
Personal growth19 min readinformed Summary
- Diversity is beneficial for both society and individuals, with research showing that connections between different groups of people enhance peace, prosperity, and social progress, writes The Atlantic's Arthur C. Brooks. However, humans have a strong "homophily bias," preferring to associate with people similar to themselves.
Personal growth6 min readinformed Summary
- The rise of generative AI is increasing the carbon footprint of the internet due to the high energy consumption of data centers. These centers consume large amounts of electricity, often generated by fossil fuels. The AI boom could make every online action more energy-intensive, potentially pushing the web's emissions to a tipping point.
Tech7 min readinformed Summary
- Stephen King, in an article for The Atlantic, discusses the potential for artificial intelligence to mimic human creativity in writing. He suggests that while AI can be programmed to mimic styles and patterns, it currently lacks the ability to create genuinely creative moments.
Tech2 min readinformed Summary
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is often described as socially awkward — especially on the campaign trail, with his dry remarks, strange laughter, and missed opportunities for empathy.
Politics7 min readinformed Summary
- Since the 1980s, the rapidly growing field of relationship science, spanning various disciplines, studies romantic love; however, Ron Rosenbaum contends in his new book that love's essence eludes scientific analysis.
Culture5 min readinformed Summary
- Despite initial polls suggesting that the criminal charges against former President Donald Trump have boosted his standing in the Republican presidential primary, a new survey suggests that the indictments have slightly dented his advantage.
Politics4 min readinformed Summary
- Sriracha hot sauce has been in low supply for months, causing grocery stores to limit purchases and prices to skyrocket online. This is largely due
Science5 min readinformed Summary
- The desired outcome of an apology is usually to wipe the slate clean and get back to normal life. In this article, The Atlantic uses the example of poet William Carlos Williams, who apologized to his wife for eating the plums she was saving for breakfast. His wife's response, which didn't mention the plums, suggests she accepted his apology.
Personal growth6 min readinformed Summary
- Sibling bonds are often the longest relationships in a person's life, offering a unique opportunity for growth and change, writes Angela Chen in The Atlantic. These relationships are a mix of involuntary and voluntary, with siblings often forced together in childhood and then given the choice to maintain, repair, or discard those relationships in adulthood.
Personal growth7 min readinformed Summary
- In compliance with the European Union’s Digital Services Act, TikTok will soon allow users in Europe to opt out of being algorithmically targeted by disabling the personalized feed on their “For You” page.
Tech6 min readinformed Summary
- A local activist group in San Francisco, Safe Street Rebel, has launched a campaign against self-driving taxis, or "robotaxis", operated by companies Cruise and Waymo. The group encourages residents to place traffic cones on the hood of these vehicles, which seems to paralyze them.
Tech10 min readinformed Summary
- Israeli and American officials have hinted at a potential deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. That could be a significant diplomatic achievement. However, the U.S. should be cautious about what constitutes a "win" and shouldn't commit to an increased presence in the region, Andrew Exum writes in The Atlantic.
World Affairs4 min readinformed Summary
- Historically, matchmaking has been a common practice across cultures but now, it's popularity is surging. The rise of dating apps has shifted the search for romance to a more individual pursuit. Despite the control dating apps offer, many find the process time-consuming and overwhelming.
Culture7 min readinformed Summary
- Many advanced chatbots are being given human names, a trend that is expected to continue as generative AI advances. These names are used to make bots seem more believable and real, but can also be a marketing ploy to influence how users perceive the product.
Tech5 min readinformed Summary
- The Atlantic's Ian Bogost argues that the art of "flaking," or failing to keep a commitment, is dying in today's digital age. However, flaking can be liberating when done correctly, since it can relieve the pressure of always needing an excuse for not fulfilling an obligation.
Culture5 min readinformed Summary
- Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that happiness is not something to be found, but something to attract by practicing specific virtues and turning them into habits. He proposed ten virtues that attract happiness.
Personal growth6 min readinformed Summary
- Hawaii has experienced its worst wildfire in modern history, with at least 53 people dead and the tourism hub of Lahaina burned flat. The fire was fueled by hot, dry winds from Hurricane Dora, which was supposed to miss the islands.
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