Squirrel

Reflection can mean both “to think about” and “to mirror.” Often an action caught in a story forms a pattern which is also present on another level of consciousness

We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies.

classicist Emily Wilson describes in her recent translation of the Iliad as perhaps the most beautiful technique drawn from the oral poetic tradition — the extended simile. “Similes, like catalogs,” she says, “allow the narrative to contain far more worlds within itself than we might expect, including domestic activities in peacetime, vivid... See more

data brokers were advertising data about current and former U.S. military personnel

Oxytocin, often dubbed the “love hormone” or “bonding hormone,” plays a crucial role in human connection. It’s released during moments of social bonding, such as hugging a loved one or even petting a dog. But what’s truly fascinating is that engaging stories can also trigger its release.

When we’re engrossed in a heartwarming tale or a tragic... See more