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‘The Last of Us’ Is Bleak, but It’s the Bleak You Need
It’s absolutely dystopian, but it’s still a form of escapism. And all that ugliness serves a greater point.
It’s absolutely dystopian, but it’s still a form of escapism. And all that ugliness serves a greater point.
‘Swarm,’ Superfandom, and Murder
In the new psycho-thriller from Donald Glover, an obsessive fan goes berserk. Is the era of social media to blame?
In the new psycho-thriller from Donald Glover, an obsessive fan goes berserk. Is the era of social media to blame?
Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound
Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively.
Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively.
The 11 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now
Even if you signed up purely for Ted Lasso, there’s a lot more you should check out on the streamer.
Even if you signed up purely for Ted Lasso, there’s a lot more you should check out on the streamer.
Save the Planet by Eating This Big Ugly Fish
The hardiest freshwater fish in America could revive the Midwest’s fishing industry—or destroy the Great Lakes. So much depends on your appetite.
The hardiest freshwater fish in America could revive the Midwest’s fishing industry—or destroy the Great Lakes. So much depends on your appetite.
Company of Heroes 3 Gives Strategy Games a Much-Needed Reboot
An old favorite is back, and in surprisingly excellent form for a game that could otherwise feel out of place and time.
An old favorite is back, and in surprisingly excellent form for a game that could otherwise feel out of place and time.
TikTok Is Changing What It Means to Be ‘Old’
As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the app runs rampant.
As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the app runs rampant.
The Movie That Changed How People Understand Pi
Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture’s consciousness in a whole new way.
Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture’s consciousness in a whole new way.
Jenny Odell Can Stretch Time and So Can You
A conversation with the writer and artist on her new book, collective burnout, and ways to live off the clock.
A conversation with the writer and artist on her new book, collective burnout, and ways to live off the clock.