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Streamers Use Playlists to Control the Music Industry
Paul Johnson’s life was like any other struggling musician’s—working multiple jobs, picking up gigs, hustling. Then his warm acoustic folk-pop tune “Firework” made it on to one of...
This Dangerous Meme in US Politics Is Over a Century Old
“This incredible journey we’re on together has only just begun,” former president Donald Trump told a rally in Ohio on September 17. In response, the crowd saluted him...
Games, Mysteries, and the Lure of QAnon
QAnon is so sprawling, it’s hard to know where people join. One week, it’s the false rumor that 5G cell towers spread disease, another week it’s Wayfair.com trafficking...
Who Pays for an Act of Cyberwar?
Cyberinsurance doesn't cover acts of war. But even as cyberattacks mount, the definition of "warlike" actions remains blurry.
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How Does Queerness Fit Into the US Census?
How does a data set like the US census deal with people who defy its expectations? How can a data set encompass those its designers never imagined? These...
If Humans Went Extinct, Would a Similar Species Evolve?
The rise of powerful new technology means that humanity must confront the risk of its own demise. The invention of nuclear weaponry, for example, has already shown just...
