You’re reading Open Questions, Joshua Rothman’s weekly column exploring what it means to be human. I like gadgets, and so, at times, my digital detox has verged on technophilic decadence. A few months ...

Having an open mind gives individuals a unique look at the world. Instead of being stuck in their ways, they can adjust to anything life throws their way. They’re not married to one thing or the other ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. I grew up in Seattle in the 1970s, long before it became the tech-and-hipster boomtown it is ...

Follow your interests and see where this takes you. This was the advice from Professor Danielle Dube in her address to students at the 2025 Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony. “While many students ...

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Vlad Mazanko is a list writer from Ukraine, and a passionate gaming enthusiast. One who enjoys not-so-great games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, ...

Coco Gauff said that her “pettiness” helped her to beat Belinda Bencic at the China Open in Beijing, after the Swiss player accused the American’s team of “mind games.” Bencic clashed with Gauff’s ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he would interview a lot of candidates next week to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, with an eye to ...

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In a world where strong opinions dominate every conversation, from politics to pop culture, the ability to remain open-minded is more valuable than ever. Yet, this skill is becoming increasingly rare.