If habits define identity, then given the amount of time so many of us devote to reloading Twitter, opening Netflix, checking reddit, et cetera, are most of our identities that of media addict? This essay by Craig Mod about the resilience of books deals with how we’re forsaking our attention and intelligence for...

Last year I was wondering which way to go in my work life. I started an oncology post-grad but quickly lost motivation. My cynicism around the higher education sausage machine got the better of me. I ended up doing Plan 2: a year goofing off. I could work less; spend time with my family; ride my bicycle; travel; fix...