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.
Grandkids on demand
3 ways to think about the future
"q" probably won't make you rich, but it's an experiment worth watching
Teaching engineering with dirt bikes
Steven Pinker makes the case for optimism
How veterans help each other heal through therapy
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How to Start a Coffin Club
Rebuilding coal country
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Inside the Cajun Navy: How volunteers are training to rescue hurricane victims
Helping kids through rowing
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