Here, Lemme Snap You Somethin’
What happens when Snapchat becomes a showroom for personal porn? From unsolicited sales pitches to children's safety, I'm asking who's exploiting whom—and who's responsible for the environment.
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Storytelling
The art of the story
8 articles
Could Old Glory Carry Five More Stars?
America's flag has changed 27 times. Could it change again? From a forgotten 48-star flag to five territories choosing their futures, an exploration of Old Glory, self-determination, and what it means to form a more perfect Union.
What Is Toxic Femininity?
What is toxic femininity, and how is it different from women’s equality? A look at gender, entertainment, parenting, authority, and the cultural pendulum that can turn correction into permission—and permission into inversion.
"Talking" on a TTY
A random thought about TTYs became a journey through telegraphs, telephones, texting, three little dots, and the signals between us. Maybe better communication isn't always about what technology can add.
Circle That Date… Wait, Which One?
From atomic clocks and ancient calendars to Maya cycles, relativity and Mars, humans have found countless ways to measure and organize time. We know what day it is. The more interesting question may be: according to whom?
Did You Hear What Jimmy Did?
Every generation worries the kids are different. The Puritans did too. From Elvis' hips to grunge, disco and today's recycled fashion, America has heard this song before. Maybe the kids aren't the problem. Maybe they're just next.
The Call Is Coming From Within
What if the strangest alien story is already inside us? Journey into mitochondria, where oxygen, electrons, water, electricity and ancient biology collide—and discover why the machinery of life may be stranger than science fiction.
What a Cool Can!
What can a middle-school science experiment teach us about money, pressure, and productivity? Heat a can, let it cool, and follow a playful thought experiment from thermodynamics into economics—and maybe rethink what growth means.