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The Most Powerful Pope in HistoryHow does the new Holy Father stack up to his spiritual forefathers?Jun 7Jun 7
The Steroid Olympics Are A Terrible Idea… But Might Force The Olympics To Do BetterJun 1A response icon1Jun 1A response icon1
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Why Rich Countries Stop Having BabiesWhy farmers have 10 kids, and factory workers have 2.May 26A response icon24May 26A response icon24
What Asia Does Better than the WestAs a Westerner staying in Asia, I constantly feel that the Western World is falling behind.May 25A response icon18May 25A response icon18
Why Novels Haven’t Died Out (and Never Will)We read less than before, and books have less cultural impact — but I’m convinced we’ll still be reading novels in 100 years.May 17A response icon2May 17A response icon2
How Trump Bankrupted Four CasinosWas he an idiot ruined by his own greed and incompetence, or an unlucky man in a surprisingly tough industry?May 15A response icon6May 15A response icon6