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Contributor: The internet made us stupid. AI promises to make it worse

Contributor: The internet made us stupid. AI promises to make it worse

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Biking down a country road, behind me was a man on a hissing e-bike, riding fast and heading somewhere important. ...

Short, beautiful Southern California reads for our doomscrolling times

Short, beautiful Southern California reads for our doomscrolling times

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This year, amid the deluge of terrible headlines, one pierced my nerdy heart. “Enjoying this title? You are a rarity: ...

Best books to read in November 2025, including John Irving’s latest

Best books to read in November 2025, including John Irving’s latest

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Great writing, even when the author tells a story set in early 20th-century Maine or during ancient rebellions, often sheds ...