While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
From Halloween costumes to haute couture, ethnic foods to movies, the danger of appropriating another culture seems to be everywhere. How do we weigh the difference between celebrating and stealing someone else’s culture?
Why Envy Might Be Good for UsNamibian hunter-gatherers deride those who stand out. What does this tell us about why, and how, we care about fairness?
Islamic Law Is Alive and Well in the U.S.Americans often react to the idea of Sharia with horror and repugnance. That isn’t warranted.
Are Religious People More Moral?Cultures around the world share the belief that atheists lack morality. The evidence, however, tells a different story.
Learning to Trust Machines That LearnWhat can studies of human relationships tell us about whether or not we should trust artificial intelligence?
Confronting Cultural Imperialism in Native American ArchaeologyThe ethical, legal, and research-oriented tools of archaeology can encourage Native American self-determination rather than undermine it.
Hobby Lobby’s Antiquities TroubleThe president of the arts and crafts company purchased thousands of antiquities from Iraq for his family’s museum—but he could have met his goals without running afoul of the Department of Justice.
How Our Modern Lifestyles Perpetuate Slavery“Human trafficking” brings to mind sex slavery and extreme human rights abuses. But an equally pernicious, lesser-known form of slavery persists in the U.S. and elsewhere.
The Lost City That’s Not Lost, Not a City, and Doesn’t Need to Be DiscoveredModern explorers can fly over a jungle to “discover” an ancient site, but the people living in those rainforests already have extensive knowledge about their region’s history. Here’s why researchers should work with residents—not over them.
Why We Need Transnational Social Protection for MigrantsDespite the recent rise in nationalism in the U.S. and Europe, international migration will continue to be part of our world.
