You’re reading Open Questions, Joshua Rothman’s weekly column exploring what it means to be human. I like gadgets, and so, at times, my digital detox has verged on technophilic decadence. A few months ...

I love shrimp. I’ll eat it grilled, sautéed, tossed in pasta, or dipped in cocktail sauce. But here’s the catch—my parents have no idea. Why? Because when I was a kid, I wouldn’t touch shrimp with a ...

The world feels heavy these days. From a changing climate and global conflicts to economic uncertainty, daily headlines can leave even the steadiest among us feeling anxious and drained. It’s ...