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The Wealthy Are Poised For the End of the World. What Do...
In Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand envisioned a world where the wealthy and talented depart America one by one, absconding to a hidden Utopia, leaving the mediocre behind to perish in our mediocre world. I read it in high school and haven’t given it much ...
These Four New Design Entrepreneurs Excel at Finding (an...
What makes a great furniture company or design shop? There’s more to it than following trends—or even starting them. The best shops and companies feature curated collections that mix high and low, and bring new and relevant interpretations to rel...
Ice Fantasy: Recommendation
The anti-hero has had a good run on American TV, with incarnations ranging from murderous (Tony Soprano, Walter White) to merely obnoxious (Don Draper, Barney Stinson). If you’re ready for a real hero, you just might fall for Ka Suo, the protagonis...
Rise of the Phoenixes: Recommendation
Romance and intrigue, offset with intense action scenes, make this a thrill ride from start to finish. Chinese historical dramas are enjoying a Golden Age, and while that may be a state-endorsed attempt to boost China’s “soft power” through ...
Aggretsuko: Recommendation
What if Hello Kitty had an office job and a complex inner life? Aggretsuko, a cartoon series from Hello Kitty creator Sanrio, answers that question. Retsuko, the protagonist, is a cute red panda with a dead-end job in accounting. Polite and patient d...
Fruitvale Station: Recommendation
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, many white Americans are asking ourselves: how could this happen yet again? What can we do, and how do we go about doing it? At some level, we know the answer lies in understanding and dismantling systemic r...