How to Host an Extraterrestrial
You might be a superb host to human guests, but if an alien showed up on your doorstep looking for some hospitality, would your usual offerings be enough?
How to Host an Extraterrestrial
Communication
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How Rumors Tap and Fuel Anxieties in the Internet Age
Viral fake-news stories like Pizzagate are having a surprisingly significant influence, and they are only going to proliferate.
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The Power of the Dictionary
Dictionaries are typically viewed as being value-neutral. But they are just as steeped in culture and prejudice as the rest of the world—and they have the power to shape what we see as “normal.”
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The Long Count
How we memorialize significant events says a lot about our perception of time.
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Do Mobile Phones Set Citizens Free?
Mobile phones and social media can help create a better society. They can also be used to surveil, deceive, threaten, and incite violence.
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Is a Hand Wave a Universal Greeting?
Whether across the expanse of thousands of years or alongside a river, the hand wave is a gesture that holds social meaning. But has it always been used as a positive greeting?