Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Category: Newsletter
09/04/2025
What Could Go Right? AI Cannot Replace Humans
The conversation around safety and AI must also reassert the value of simply being human.
08/28/2025
What Could Go Right? We Haven’t Given Up on Gen Z
The much maligned generation has a lot going for it.
08/21/2025
What Could Go Right? We’re Divorcing Like It’s 1959
The divorce rate is falling, but so is the rate of Americans saying “I do.”
08/14/2025
What Could Go Right? RFK Hasn’t Totally Killed mRNA Research (Yet)
At least there’s still hope for the next frontier in the cancer battle.
07/31/2025
What Could Go Right? Architects of Our Own Meaning
How rich societies can reverse their unhappiness spiral
07/24/2025
What Could Go Right? Pressing Forward
The American press is resilient, even in the face of Trump's lawsuits and despite its imperfections.
07/17/2025
What Could Go Right? Something Seismic
One of the world's largest earthquake simulators is shaking up disaster preparedness.
07/10/2025
What Could Go Right? Look to Cities for Climate Progress
Many are moving faster to hit climate targets than their national counterparts.
07/03/2025
What Could Go Right? 20 Million Fewer Children in Child Labor
In many places, child labor could disappear completely in a few decades.
06/26/2025
What Could Go Right? We Were Never Close to WWIII
Fearmongering on social media during the "12-day War" conflated real risks with baseless concerns.
06/19/2025
What Could Go Right? AI Is Quietly Powering a Revolution in Weather Prediction
AI forecasts are easier, faster, cheaper—and usually more accurate.
06/12/2025
