observing the
things that matter

While the time of free love and shag carpets has expired (for some), perhaps the lab work for experimental drugs is just beginning.

The field of psychological trauma is evolving to recognize that adversity may actually be good for you.

We expect great things from corporations, but their ability to effectively represent our best collective efforts should be thoughtfully examined.

British philosopher Robert Rowland Smith reflects on the future of capitalism and suggests it will look strangely similar to its past.

Three of the most prominent thinkers, doers and observers of society today discuss the second wave of connectivity, post-mass society and the importance of individual curiosity and stroking each other’s coats.

Could it be that our collective obsession with mid-century modern design serves as familiar comfort amidst the overwhelming immediacy of an ever-present, ever-ephemeral now?

A passionate collector and curator, Thomas Andrae’s Berlin home reflects his renowned talent for finding and capturing objects of beauty and significance. Freunde von Freunden and photographer Luke Abiol get a personal tour of some of Andrae’s most beloved pieces.

Where do you go when you’re haunted by a big question? Enter The School of Life, a 21st century forum that is part university, part library and even part church.

Cities thrive when they successfully service our basic needs with intelligence and simplicity. Recovering from 60 years of automobile-focused development and sprawl, urban planners are taking things in the right direction—backwards.