Articles of Note

Charisma is magnetic and mysterious, holding power and peril. Is it possible to measure, or for ChatGPT to conjure?... more »

New Books

For centuries, perfume was seen as a protection from disease. Versaille reeked of it; Napoleon went through 60 bottles a month... more »

Essays & Opinions

Was a tenure-track job worth the risk of getting shot? “Yes,” thought Michael Clune, “hell yes”... more »