#pop culture


# politics    

to err is human, to suffer is nerd?

Hollywood cannot let go of its stereotypes, even when it's trying to promote "independent work."
to err is human, to suffer is nerd?

# science    

a case of trying to be hip while breaking a hip

Cramming science into a fashion magazine didn't seem to work last year so naturally, GQ is going to try it again.
a case of trying to be hip while breaking a hip

# health    

just keep smiling, no matter what

A disturbing new trend is invading American discourse: toxic, weaponized positivity and optimism.
just keep smiling, no matter what

# oddities    

all your thetans are belong to us

Scientology is a dangerous cult ran by abusive people. But UFO religions in general might be the future of organized faith on Earth.
all your thetans are belong to us

# sex    

sex on tv equals teen pregnancies?

Research into teen pregnancy seems to be rife with confusing causation and correlation.
sex on tv equals teen pregnancies?

technology, ethics and video games

With every new generation of consoles and graphics, we get another dire warning about video game violence.
technology, ethics and video games