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December 3, 2020
Jo Livingstone
Why We Love the Monolith
The recent appearance of so-called monoliths in Utah and around the world taps into a deep-seated fascination.
July 19, 2018
Jo Livingstone
Women’s Media Is a Scam
On the subtle horror of Refinery29.
October 18, 2016
Mike Ives
When Outbreaks Go Viral
In the age of social media, fears and rumors about outbreaks and epidemics can quickly spread out of control.
December 30, 2015
Laura Marsh
Why are people asking Richard Dawkins, inventor of the word “meme,” how a dog should wear pants?
November 19, 2014
Alice Robb
The Psychological Secret Behind Viral YouTube Videos
February 19, 2014
Jason Farago
The Syrian Orphan in That Viral Photo Wasn't Actually an Orphan, But It Doesn't Matter

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