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A new book argues that 2,500 years of culture have caused an outbreak of self-obsession.

What the writer’s unique strain of autofiction says about the Australian condition.

How Kanye's ignorant comments fortify the most pernicious lies of white supremacy.

Why have post-Soviet countries embraced populism and nostalgia?

A noble tradition of American dissent has been hijacked by right-wing trolls—including the famous hip-hop artist.

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A roundtable discussion of "Avengers: Infinity War," the 19th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

How academia exploits the labor—and love—of aspiring scholars