Is the Physics of Time Actually Changing?
Days seem to be rushing ahead in a disturbing blur, or else slowing painfully down. Maybe it’s a tale as old as—well, you know.
Why Aren’t Disabled Astronauts Exploring Space?
Journeying into the future will require embracing disability—and recognizing its power in our changing world.
Why Tech Bros and Politicians Can’t Really Connect
There are two ways to compute, and two ways to see the world. It’s batch vs. loop—and we need them to reconcile.
In a Battle Between Harassment and Censorship, the Choice Is Clear
Abuses on Kiwi Farms have sparked debate about harassment, safety, and free speech, with activists on both sides caught in an ethical minefield.
I Failed Two Captcha Tests This Week. Am I Still Human?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on whether modern tech makes people behave more like bots.
How a ‘Digital Peeping Tom’ Unmasked Porn Actors
“It’s like the secret identity of Batman or Superman. You’re not supposed to know who this person is, they didn’t want you to know, and somehow you found out.”
There’s an Alternative to the Infinite Scroll
It’s easy to feel like there’s no escape from doomscrolling. The classical Chinese handscroll suggests otherwise.
There’s an Alternative to the Infinite Scroll
It’s easy to feel like there’s no escape from doomscrolling. The classical Chinese handscroll suggests otherwise.
Welcome to Halal Hinge
In my community, mums and aunties are joining WhatsApp matchmaking groups to find spouses for their kids. Instead, they’re getting a crash course in modern dating.