26 2024 September
What “Jobs You’ve Never Heard Of” Can Teach You About a Better Way to Work
Sometimes a good roundup post is exactly what you need to give you a new perspective on work. That’s what this compilation from the team...
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In a World of Digital Silence, What Should Anything Sound Like?
Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet. The problem, as some public health groups warn, is that electric cars dramatically increase the risk of accidents with...
Read Now31 2024 July
Modern Artist Consults a Lawyer Before Not Stealing Coin from British Museum
The British Museum has faced plenty of criticism for its continued policy to hold onto its archives that were built from artifacts that were looted...
Read Now18 2024 June
What the Disappearing Dining Room Reveals About American Culture
There is a room in my house that is known by everyone as the “Thanksgiving Room.” According to the blueprints for the house, it was...
Read Now05 2024 June
The Remarkable History of Acid Blotters
LSD is significantly more potent than most other drugs, lacks taste, color or odor and is too strong to consume “raw.” All these facts mean...
Read Now03 2024 June
The Pronatalists Want Everyone to Have More Kids. Are They Right?
Malcolm and Simone Collins believe it’s their duty to have as many kids as possible. They think you should, too. Over the past few years, they...
Read Now03 2024 May
Playgrounds and Swing Sets Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore
Here’s a radical thought that really shouldn’t be: what if playgrounds were designed for teenagers instead of younger kids? At the Anna C. Verna Playground...
Read Now10 2024 April
The App That Recreates Social Media’s Dopamine Hits Without Actually Letting You Post Anything
One of the irresistible allures of social media has always been the dopamine hit from people engaging with the things that you post. Getting likes feels good....
Read Now04 2024 April
How AI Is Making April Fool’s Day Easier … and Harder
This week my Future Normal co-author Henry and I announced a bold new partnership with LEGO to create a series of limited edition future-thinking sets inspired by...
Read Now20 2024 March
The Curious Annual Ritual of Frog Shuttling and Why People Do It
You may have seen videos in your social media feed of animal lovers saving a baby chick who falls into a storm drain, or a...
Read Now29 2024 February
Leap Day, the Longest Year and Julius Caesar’s Year of Confusion
Today is February 29th – which apparently is a quite popular day to get married. Some couples think it’s quirky or romantic. And let’s be...
Read Now29 2024 February
ADD+SPACE Wants to Become a New Airbnb … for Your Stuff
Imagine you’re living in a cramped apartment with a bunch of extra stuff that you don’t need year-round. You could keep it at your parent’s...
Read Now19 2024 February
The Future of Love in an Age of AI Dating and Chatbot Partners
This past Wednesday was Valentine’s Day, and there were dozens of stories about love in one form or another. Collectively, these stories illustrated how there...
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