The Most American Religion
Perpetual outsiders, Mormons spent 200 years assimilating to a certain national ideal—only to find their country in an identity crisis. What will the third century of the faith look like?
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An Enormous Bird Has a Real-Estate Problem
The helmeted hornbill can’t procreate without a particular type of tree hole, so scientists are trying to build it artificial ones.
Have Yourself a Million Little Christmases
Christmas will look a little different this year, but everyone is still jonesing for a tree all their own.
Facebook Is a Doomsday Machine
The architecture of the modern web poses grave threats to humanity. It’s not too late to save ourselves.
How Civilization Broke Our Brains
What can hunter-gatherer societies teach us about work, time, and happiness?
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3 Reasons Facebook Is Dangerous
The company is operating at megascale, one writer argues.
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The Most American Religion
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Facebook Is a Doomsday Machine
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