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Ethernet co-inventor finally bags a Turing Award, half a century later

Dubbing their invention the "Ether Network", Bob Metcalf and co. gave real substance to the long-tailed metaphysical concept of the ether.

PC Gamer · Apr 3, 2023

Beastly: A New History of Animals and Us by Keggie Carew review – the terrible price of people power

This heartfelt study of humanity’s centuries-long contempt for other life forms is a vital reminder of the damage we have wreaked

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Chasing happiness

Belt out Boney M.'s version of the Happy Song, do Snoopy's happy dance, spray Clinique Happy Perfume, or enjoy anything else elating.

Bangkok Post · Mar 19, 2023

Editorial: The only reply Ravens’ star quarterback Lamar Jackson should ever post on Twitter: ‘Have a nice day!’

Aristotle once observed that the only surefire way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing and be nothing. Or something like that — we weren’t there. But at least this much is certain about the Ancient Greek philosopher who had a profound impact on Western learning: He had…

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

The big idea: why we shouldn’t try to be happy

Happiness might seem like a noble goal – but striving for it can be counterproductive

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

What is the difference between a populist and a dictator? The ancient Greeks have answers

Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s new prime minister. Her party, Fratelli d’Italia, received 26% of the vote and, as part of a far-right coalition, now controls a majority in both chambers of the legislature.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022

Why women's freedom threatens many men

The notion that men are superior to women is the root of all human inequality. That's why we must fight it

Salon · Oct 23, 2022

Alexander the Great: the Making of a Myth at the British Library review - a true legend in his own lifetime

Modern fictional depictions have got nothing on the stories that swirled up around the young commander during his life

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

From Aristotle to Meloni, the ‘common good’ has been used to divide and rule

Thinkers on the left and right are guilty of excluding outsiders in the name of community

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022

I died in the original Heartbreak High. Now with the Netflix reboot, people are asking for my autograph in barber shops

Watching the new TV show sparked memories of a ’94 summer of group bonding, 6am pickups and the most positive acting experience I’ve ever had

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2022