30-09-2026 11:01 via nytimes.com

Book Review: ‘Artificial Intimacy,’ by Sherry Turkle

In “Artificial Intimacy,” Sherry Turkle warns that we seek comfort from A.I. devices at the peril of our well-being and even our democracy.

Read more »

Is American Culture Simply Bad Now?

For as long as there have been writers, they have analyzed, lamented, navel-gazed, and mythologized the writing life

Fitzcarraldo Editions is one of few publishers willing to take risks. Its reward: publishing Joshua Cohen, Jon Fosse, and Annie Ernaux

Contrarianism and controversy boosted John Berger’s reputation as writer — while degrading his mental health

Contrarianism and controversy boosted John Berger’s reputation as writer — while degrading his mental health

America Used to Be Cool. What Happened?

Condé Nast C.E.O. Leaves to Run Mattel

Conde Nast C.E.O. Leaves to Run Mattel

What Would John Maynard Keynes Say About A.I.? The Keynes Bot Told Us.

Book Review: ‘The Bed Trick,’ by Izabella Scott

Book Review: ‘Seasons of Fury,’ by Rozina Ali

Book Review: ‘Heavy Cream,’ by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright

Upon publication of The Last Samurai, a suicidal Helen DeWitt disappeared. She was, she says, “alienated by intellectual mediocrity”

Upon publication of The Last Samurai, a suicidal Helen DeWitt disappeared. She was, she says, “alienated by intellectual mediocrity”

“The word ‘audiophile’? has a wine-sipping pretension that I hate,” says Colin Vanderburg. “But sometimes an ugly shoe fits”

“The word ‘audiophile’? has a wine-sipping pretension that I hate,” says Colin Vanderburg. “But sometimes an ugly shoe fits”

Johannes Brahms has long been misunderstood as uncivilized. He wasn't rude. He was witty — quick, cutting, and funny