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to err is human, to suffer is nerd?
# politics

to err is human, to suffer is nerd?

Hollywood cannot let go of its stereotypes, even when it's trying to promote "independent work."

a case of trying to be hip while breaking a hip
# science

a case of trying to be hip while breaking a hip

Cramming science into a fashion magazine didn't seem to work last year so naturally, GQ is going to try it again.

just keep smiling, no matter what
# health

just keep smiling, no matter what

A disturbing new trend is invading American discourse: toxic, weaponized positivity and optimism.

all your thetans are belong to us
# oddities

all your thetans are belong to us

Scientology is a dangerous cult ran by abusive people. But UFO religions in general might be the future of organized faith on Earth.

sex on tv equals teen pregnancies?
# sex

sex on tv equals teen pregnancies?

Research into teen pregnancy seems to be rife with confusing causation and correlation.

technology, ethics and video games
# tech

technology, ethics and video games

With every new generation of consoles and graphics, we get another dire warning about video game violence.