Anti-escapism
Above, Rich Pelley on real-life simulation games. Also, Kate Lindsay on men flying. Also, Matt Lloyd-Rose on Infraordinary FM.
Slang
Above, Dan Brooks on speaking phone. Also, Stephen Marche on slang. And, Nadine Lavan, Paula Rinke & Mathias Scharinger on first impressions.
Dining
Above, M Nolan Gray on the disappearing dining room. Also, Gill Hyslop on the science of crunch. And, Priya Krishna on new American grocers.
Brand
Above, Kory Marchisotto on e.l.f. Also, Ian Murray on brand success. And, Jae Goodman on branded entertainment.
Belief
Above, George Adams on the end of belief. Also, Adam Gopnik on the Romantics. And, Jessa Crispin on the creative.