Articles of Note

Cassandra of the internet age: As far back as the mid-'80s, Michael Goldhaber was worried about the attention economy. ... more »

New Books

Was the painter Francis Bacon a truth-teller about humanity's animal nature, or a mere mimic, best at rendering feet, doorknobs, and toiletware?  ... more »

Essays & Opinions

On pop futurism. The genre's method? Sketch out possible future, highlight emergent trend, and promise way for reader to benefit  ... more »