Culture

Why harmony with nature is a myth
Slowing growth and limiting development isn’t living in harmony with nature—it is surrendering in a battle.
How the internet changed news, according to The Onion
Freethink spoke to Onion staffers about parodying news from the print era into the digital age.
Animation may be entering a new renaissance. Here’s why.
Popular animated films have been rendered in an increasingly realistic style recently. Here’s where animation is heading in the future.
Keeping democracy safe in the 2020 election
In partnership with Skoll Foundation
New VR movie lets you play god to a planet of AIs
The hidden history in Black genealogy
In partnership with Ancestry
Truffle pomme fondue sound tasty? Visit this fine-dining drive-thru.
Playgrounds are boring. Here’s how to make them fun again
The most advanced digital government in the world
Google announces cheaper alternatives to college degrees
Can a wellness app really change someone’s life?
In partnership with Virgin Pulse
Blind YouTuber shows tech industry how to be more inclusive
How ‘mental time travel’ can lead us to sustainability