Why We Built the Simulation
How what began as a classroom history software turned into something much more grand—and terrifying.
Articles in Culture & Politics (172)
The Problem With Influencers
They’re not just manipulating your emotions—they’re changing how you experience the world.
The Urge to Dominate
Destroying each other is both satisfying and futile.
Take the Quiz: Which Shape Are You?
Might you be a glorious blorp, or a monstrous scutoid? There’s only one way to be sure!
How Centrism Loses, Even When It Wins: A Mathematical Model
Relentlessly chasing the elusive political center isn’t just shortsighted—it’s downright disastrous.
Thomas Frank on Populism, Cool Brands, and the Problem With the Democratic Party
The author of “Listen, Liberal” and “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” shares his thoughts on the slow, ugly decline of the American empire.
Elite Universities Should Be Eliminated
Even when their admissions processes aren’t corrupt, elite universities provide little benefit to society at large.
The Library of Books By Current Affairs Interview Guests
Dozens of great authors have been interviewed for Current Affairs. If you’re looking to read something new and insightful, check out one of these titles.