Tag: Society
All longform pieces tagged with #society on The Slow Scroll
Five authors contribute narratives of cohabitation among New Yorkers, revealing how shared living arrangements shape relationships and community. From the bonds formed during the pandemic to the intergenerational ties within immigrant families, the stories highlight the lasting i...
Zachary Garrett ruminates on Keum Suk Gendry-Kim’s comic book Dog Days, a rare example of autofiction used in this form. His writing weaves in personal experiences, explores similar work both in comics and other formats, inevitably discusses dog farming and consumption in South K...
Sam Kriss connects what we now call “vibes” to Hegel's philosophy of “Geist”, and explores various metaphorical "vibe machines,” that attempt to explain how they shift. Just like vibes, this piece flows between being playful and serious. “We need another universal theory of vibes...
Wellness products are not something usually associated with white supremacy movements. However, when Mark Hay’s reporting starts pulling at the threads, they uncover a network of brands that not only promote alternative health but also serve as vehicles for extremist views.
Humans always end up with clogged arteries, right? That’s not what the lives of the Tsimane in the Amazon basin tell us.
Seuk Kim left behind a finance career to chase his dream of becoming a pilot. He took off one day in November with four dogs on board, a trip that would not go according to plan.
The owner of the McNally Jackson literary empire is reshaping the city’s reading life.
The way we receive information about our world is unlike any previous generations of humanity. Paradoxically, it's destroying democracy—and Trump's America is the main canary in the coal mine.
Katherine Rundell writes about the enduring value of children's books, highlighting their capacity to foster imagination, critical thinking, and a sense of wonder, ultimately aiding our moral development and societal understanding. What do we stand to lose as fewer and fewer chil...
The author discusses how AI technology is increasingly taking over daily tasks, but often falls short in delivering real utility. At tech conventions, companies promote futuristic ideas while offering products that lack quality and practicality. Overall, the push for AI feels mor...