Mass Tourism Is Destroying the Planet
Overtourism is affecting the Earth in unprecedented ways.
Jackie Lay
Jackie Lay is the former art director for video and animator at The Atlantic.
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All Great Civilizations Fall. Is America Next?
The collapse of the Roman Empire was not a bad thing for the world at large.
Fake Apologies Are on the Rise
When did the true sign of power shift from responsibility to impunity?
Why Is America So Obsessed With Ivy League Schools?
The college-admissions process is so fraught with hysteria, many parents attempt to cheat their kids into elite institutions.
The Hidden Costs of P.E.
Physical-education programs were designed to encourage health and fitness, but they may be counterproductive.
It Was Easier to Be Skinny in the ’80s
A number of surprising factors may be contributing to the modern obesity epidemic.
‘We’re the Workaholics of the World’
In the workism economy, jobs have replaced religion, resulting in widespread burnout and anxiety.
Dear Parents: The Internet Never Forgets
If you’re a parent, you probably "sharent." Is it ethical?
America’s Dopamine-Fueled Shopping Addiction
Consumerism in the U.S. will have hefty consequences unless action is taken.
The Sex Drought
In a culture that is becoming increasingly more tolerant, why are people having less sex?
