Why Many of Us Have Problems Facing Death—and How to Get Through It
Responding to a population seeking practical knowledge and tools, the death literacy movement is filling a much-needed void by offering clarity, comfort, and confidence.
Technology Empires and the Race to Cement Dominance
American and Chinese influence increasingly relies on technology services, and both powers are attempting to solidify their dominance even as other countries catch up.
What Version of Democracy Will Prevail?
A mix of parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems defines the world’s democracies today. Growing concerns over democratic decline raise questions about which models adapt best.
A Scholar’s Quest to Find the Ancestral People of the Most Influential Language on Earth
Who and where were the Proto-Indo-Europeans? Almost 450 languages spoken by 4 billion people descend from their tongue—and J.P. Mallory has been on a life-long journey to reconstruct their world
Indian Companies Complicit in Israel’s Genocide of the Palestinians
By Sudhanva Deshpande and Vijay Prashad Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Sudhanva Deshpande is a leading theatre personality of India. Deshpande has been associated, as an actor and director, with Jana Natya Manch (Janam) (People’s Theatre Front) , a radical…
The Inevitable Militarization of Space?
For decades, international treaties and diplomatic pressure largely constrained the militarization of space. But in the 2020s, open defiance has replaced subtle circumvention, and the prospect of full-scale weaponization is no longer theoretical.
“Little Free Library’s Not-So-Little Commitment to Getting the Word Out”
By Damon Orion Author Bio: Damon Orion is a writer, journalist, musician, artist, and teacher in Santa Cruz, California. His work has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Spirituality + Health, Classic Rock, High Times, and other publications. Read more of his…
Why Artificial Intelligence Must Be Stopped Now
The promise of AI is eclipsed by its perils, which include our own annihilation.
The Double Edge Theater’s Project to ‘Rematriate Land’
Meet a theater group that left the city to reimagine a local economy.
Global Pet Craze Is Becoming a Major Contributor to the Extinction Crisis
Pets and the industry that supports them are fueling the loss of wildlife populations around the world.
