Culture

A black and white image split into two sections: a half globe on the left and a crowd of people on the right, with the text "More Humans Are Better" in the center and the number 3 in the top right corner.
The overlooked virtues of a crowded world
In a world of rising cynicism, a celebration of our capacity to create, adapt, and thrive.
Jason Crawford
A graphic titled "Humanity vs. Nature" showing a human evolutionary timeline, biocentrism, ecocentrism, and ethos depictions of nature, including a tree, a bird, and marine life.
Why harmony with nature is a myth
Slowing growth and limiting development isn’t living in harmony with nature—it is surrendering in a battle.
Jason Crawford
Abstract digital collage featuring a hand holding a smartphone, the logo of The Onion, binary code, and a webpage against a green and blue background.
Entertainment
How the internet changed news, according to The Onion
Freethink spoke to Onion staffers about parodying news from the print era into the digital age.
Tim Brinkhof and Stephen Johnson
virtual concerts
VR
John Legend, Tinashe, and Travis Scott give virtual concerts to connect with fans
Kristin Houser
Series| Catalysts
Staying sober in quarantine
In partnership with Stand Together
Laura Howd
domestic abuse during the coronavirus
Family
Domestic abuse is surging under lockdown. can we stem the tide?
Teresa Carey
sports during the coronavirus
Coronavirus
The rise of simulated sports in the face of COVID-19
B. David Zarley
Hong Kong protests in Animal Crossing
Nick Tucker
Bryan Walsh Interview
Disaster Response
Learning from disaster: An interview with Bryan Walsh
B. David Zarley
coronavirus misinformation
Coronavirus
Misinformation is as contagious as coronavirus
B. David Zarley
homeschooling resources
Education
New to homeschooling? here are 5 resources that can help
Teresa Carey
team building
Leadership
The key to good teamwork
criminal record clearance
Drugs
Algorithm clears thousands of marijuana convictions in just one minute
B. David Zarley