Culture

The overlooked virtues of a crowded world
In a world of rising cynicism, a celebration of our capacity to create, adapt, and thrive.
Why harmony with nature is a myth
Slowing growth and limiting development isn’t living in harmony with nature—it is surrendering in a battle.
How the internet changed news, according to The Onion
Freethink spoke to Onion staffers about parodying news from the print era into the digital age.
Science fiction books that predicted the future with terrifying accuracy
The most undervalued problem-solving tool? Lateral thinking.
Genetic research confirms your dog’s breed influences its personality — but so do you
World’s highest-res pictures of snowflakes combine art and tech
Earth’s magnetic field supports biblical stories of destruction of ancient cities
I used generative AI to create pictures of painting robots, but I’m not the artist — humanity is 
If you want people to like you, try talking more, not less
Human composting is now legal in five states 
Laser scans reveal ancient cities hidden in the Amazon river basin
How to be happy: Aristotle’s 11 guidelines for a good life