Vision of Our 'Future Self' Changes the Present

A psychologist at New York University wondered if young adults were not saving money for the future because they felt like they were putting it away for ...

Fortune 500 Companies are Shockingly Transitory

In his new book, Jeff Meyers writes:

Human institutions are impor­tant, but they don't last forever. Human institutions, not just our individual ...

People Can’t Say ‘Goodbye’ Anymore

People can’t say goodbye anymore,” writes the poet Les Murray. “They say last hellos.”

In his book A Severe Mercy, Sheldon Vanauken ...

New York City Cuts Power for Last Pay Phones

At one point in time, you couldn’t walk 30 feet on a New York City block without encountering a pay phone. In the early 2000s, there were around ...

You Are What You Sweep

Dust goes unnoticed, for the most part. It surrounds us, but unless we work in construction, we hardly ever see it. When we do, it is usually because ...

Bruce Springsteen Reckons with Mortality

Creating the character called “Bruce Springsteen” has been a 50-year project for Bruce Springsteen, and an immensely successful one. But at ...

We Are All Turning to Dust

In his book The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Bill Bryson takes readers on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human anatomy. Starting from the ...

Residents Try to Pay Library Fines with Chuck E. Cheese Tokens

A Massachusetts library was forced to make a public statement recently when it noticed a growing trend of patrons trying to pay library fines and printing ...

Man Embraces 'Impermanence' of Unique Artform

For many artists, part of the joy of creating beautiful artwork is that others can continue to experience it for years to come. However, this could not ...

Van Pulled Over for Mountain of Belongings Strapped to Top

Most anyone who has ever moved to a new home at one point or another knows the challenge of trying to pack the most items possible into a car, van, or ...