This means that the moral philosophies of tech gurus will steadily guide the moral decisions of ever more people as these technologies gain wider purchase in society.
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Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.
Black intellectuals such as Ralph Ellison knew this, too, despite living at a time when the lynchings of Black people were still a regular feature of American life.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
The demonization of minorities was nothing new, of course, but New York in the Seventies birthed a reactionary movement that was supported by politicians, public intellectuals, elites, and working people alike.
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
The ancient tile game of Mahjong is making a major comeback in the United States, and for a group of local women, the surge in popularity is good news for their brains.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Some may have brains that are naturally more adept at carrying out the rewiring required for multitasking than others.
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