In 2024, Fandom Conquered the World
On September 28, Bowen Yang performed one of 2024’s most resonant pieces of political theater while dressed as a pygmy… Read More »In 2024, Fandom Conquered the World
The Year Villainy Won | WIRED
Irrational self-belief is one of the reasons villains deeply resonate across culture, says Kevin Wynter, a professor of media studies… Read More »The Year Villainy Won | WIRED
Burnt-out workers are abandoning the hectic culture and embracing the “slow living” trend with old-fashioned wood stoves and unstructured play
At its core, slow living is about aligning actions with values. It rejects the idea that productivity is the ultimate… Read More »Burnt-out workers are abandoning the hectic culture and embracing the “slow living” trend with old-fashioned wood stoves and unstructured play
With ‘The Backyardians,’ Janice Burgess Combined High Culture With Childish Delight
Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. If you… Read More »With ‘The Backyardians,’ Janice Burgess Combined High Culture With Childish Delight
Home Is Where the Couch Is: Photos by Natcha Wongchanglaw
While the accommodations vary greatly from couch to couch, one thing is always certain: there typically isn’t a photo of… Read More »Home Is Where the Couch Is: Photos by Natcha Wongchanglaw
2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
Games with Black leads and characters were derided as forced. Female characters deemed unattractive or masculine were suffering from “DEI… Read More »2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
The 7 Best Photography Books of 2024
I first met Maya Meissner in 2019, during portfolio reviews at the Filter Photo Festival in Chicago. It ended up… Read More »The 7 Best Photography Books of 2024
Ditch Your Screens to End the Global Friendship Recession
In a cozy café in Amsterdam, with plush sofas and warm lighting, a group of people sit around talking, laughing,… Read More »Ditch Your Screens to End the Global Friendship Recession
how to navigate French work culture
One day I was sitting in a French corporation watching their esteemed CEO record a video. When his staff cameraman… Read More »how to navigate French work culture
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
THIS MONTH’S PROMPT In six words, write a story about an insect revolution. Disclaimer: All #WiredSixWord submissions become the property… Read More »Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You