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When You Forget What You Read

Very interesting essay by James Collins in the New York Times Book Review about forgetting what you read. Read More »



Explosive Climate-Change Video a Bit Too Explosive

The British environmental group 10:10, devoted to cutting carbon emissions 10 percent each year, created a message video that was a bit too explosive for its own good. The gist: any poor sap who fails to go along with the 10 percent cut, be it a schoolchild or a soccer star, is blown to smithereens. Read More »



A Record Label That Believes in You

The record label Asthmatic Kitty is taking an interesting approach to the sale of Sufjan Steven’s newest album. Read More »



Where Do Good Ideas Come From: A Q&A With Steven Johnson

What kinds of environments and societies give rise to good ideas? Author Steven Johnson takes your questions. Read More »