Ground-zero empiricism
Above, Lorraine Daston on why observation is best in moments of radical uncertainty. Also, Rob Walker on why most post-pandemic predictions will be totally wrong.
The future of Main Street
Above, Lloyd Alter on how to rebuild Main Street. Also, Sam Lubell offers 6 ways the pandemic should change cities. Also, Andrew Tuck of Monocle interviews Jan Gehl.
A theory of zoom fatigue
Above, Michael Sacasas on why videoconferencing is so exhausting. Also, psychotherapist Gary Greenberg on therapy in lockdown.
Redesign Earth Day?
Above, Alison Arieff wants to reimagine Earth Day. Also, John Horgan on whether the pandemic will make us more socialist.
Listening to Appalachia
Above, my client Karen Heredia on our week spent listening in Appalachia. And, Happy Thinking People’s weekly update on research in the pandemic.
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