Losing Faith in Atheism
If I was still in search of beliefs, many atheists would object, I hadn’t really gotten over my religious upbringing. A good atheist deals not in faith but in facts, not in belief but in…
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The Robot and the Philosopher
Sophia wasn’t particularly talkative that evening. Earlier that day, she’d been onstage at the conference I was attending and had been teased for a gesture that looked as though she were…
Is Life a Game?
What does make a meal or a trip “successful”? It’s hard to say; this is one of the reasons that you can see value capture happening and be almost powerless to stop it. For many years,…
How philosophy can help with burnout
One of Michael’s friends told him recently, “I’m not burned out; I’m just feeling empty.” She shows up, meets deadlines, and manages to smile in meetings. But her work feels weightless and…
EXCLUSIVE: Brunello Cucinelli Brings Its Unique Philosophy, and Cashmere Fantasy, to Harrods
LONDON — Brunello Cucinelli is adding a dose of Italian warmth to Harrods this holiday season with plans to take over 21 windows with a series of exclusive designs and a fantasy narrative…
What We Talk About When We Talk About Dignity
When the Albanian political philosopher Lea Ypi was growing up, her grandmother, Leman Ypi, would tell her that during her honeymoon—which took place in Italy in 1941, when war raged…
King Charles to Explain His Environmental Philosophy in Amazon Prime Video Doc ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision,’ Set for 2026 Release
Fresh from launching his first Apple playlist earlier this year, King Charles is now fronting a new doc feature on Amazon Prime Video. “Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision,” set for release…
This Designer Shops for Winter in the Middle of Summer—Here's Her Offseason Shopping Philosophy
If you're on a certain side of TikTok, you already know there's an entire demographic of people waiting with bated breath for the crowning of what's being referred to as "the shoe of fall…
Inside the AI Party at the End of the World
In a $30 million mansion perched on a cliff overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, a group of AI researchers, philosophers, and technologists gathered to discuss the end of humanity. The…
The Dark, Nihilistic Philosophy Behind the IVF Clinic Bombing
Last weekend’s bombing of an in vitro fertilization clinic in Palm Springs, California, was not merely shocking for its violence. The arguably more disturbing aspect of this tragic event…
Will the Humanities Survive Artificial Intelligence?
She’s an exceptionally bright student. I’d taught her before, and I knew her to be quick and diligent. So what, exactly, did she mean? She wasn’t sure, really. It had to do with the fact…
‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question
The question of who DOGE is has taken on an almost metaphysical quality as the organization’s mandate has expanded. According to Trump’s January 20 executive order establishing DOGE, every…
Alberta Ferretti Fall 2025: Lorenzo Serafini Debuts Progressive Romantics Designs
The floaty chiffon dresses hemmed with delicate petal motifs worn by the Alberta Ferretti models weaving their way through the stuccoed Palazzo Donizetti were the perfect reflection of…