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.
Tag: Society
10/10/2023
Did technology kill the craftsman?
Why we should keep making meaningful work amid the speed and convenience of technology
09/28/2023
What Could Go Right? Three mega-trends
Solar and electric vehicles keep the 1.5C warming goal in reach, the US continues to decarcerate, and Britain goes secular.
09/21/2023
What Could Go Right? Gen Z is a generation of optimists
Their positivity is surprising, given their mental health struggles.
09/14/2023
What Could Go Right? As safe as taking a walk
On the miracle of modern aviation, from hijackings to accessibility
09/06/2023
17 fertility scenarios
A shrinking population seems likely to lead to a shrinking economy, where innovation grinds to a halt. Here are some other possibilities.
08/17/2023
What Could Go Right? How to depolarize
With the 2024 election looming, we can still turn toward our fellow citizens.
08/10/2023
What Could Go Right? More countries abolish the death penalty
Ghana joins 123 other nations in ending capital punishment, as the practice quickly (and quietly) recedes.
07/27/2023
What Could Go Right? The end of AIDS
Dramatic progress in sub-Saharan Africa means it could be possible, soon.
07/20/2023
What Could Go Right? Massive poverty drop
New data show that the change since 2000 is in the hundreds of millions.
07/13/2023
What Could Go Right? America ain’t so bad
Dropping emissions, free diapers, and tiny homes for veterans are just a handful of good things happening in the United States right now.
06/22/2023
What Could Go Right? Moral breakdown!
Isn't real. We tend to view the past through rose-colored glasses, but humans are not demonstrably worse than they used to be.
06/08/2023
