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FARHAD MANJOO
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Why Alex Murdaugh’s Quick Conviction Worries Me
The case was built on a trove of digital data. Could the jury have given it due consideration in just three hours?
Rescuing Farm Animals From Cruelty Should Be Legal
Were two chickens stolen, or saved from an inhumane slaughterhouse?
Alec Baldwin Didn’t Have to Talk to the Police. Neither Do You.
Even innocent people can inadvertently make themselves seem guilty.
How Do You Fight a Drought When It’s Flooding?
Climate change is forcing California to deal with two calamities at once — too much water and not enough.
Your Gas Stove May Be Killing You. How Much Should You Worry?
Cooking with gas may be unhealthy and bad for the environment, but it’s not clear induction is worth the cost. And have you considered a…
Americans Are Realizing Tesla Isn’t the Only Electric Car
As Elon Musk’s politics turn off potential customers, many rival vehicles are coming to market.
ChatGPT Has a Devastating Sense of Humor
The chat bot makes a lot of mistakes. But it’s fun to talk to, and it knows its limitations.
Elon Musk Has No Idea What He’s Doing at Twitter
The chaos and confusion of Musk’s short reign is far worse than anything I’d imagined.
Facebook’s Future: My Sad, Lonely, Expensive Adventures in the Metaverse
Meta is spending billions on virtual reality, and it has very little to show for it.
Biden Just Clobbered China’s Chip Industry
The latest American trade restrictions could significantly set back China’s semiconductor ambitions.