CRISPR Mustard Greens Test America's Appetite for Designer Veggies
The North Carolina–based biotech startup Pairwise will begin selling genetically modified and better-tasting mustard greens.
Science & Technology
Succession Is a Darkly Comic Warning About the Transfer of Generational Power
The old guard titans might have been monsters. But, the HBO series warns, the young wannabes vying for power might be even worse.
How Ron DeSantis, Tucker Carlson, and Elon Musk Will Change the Section 230 Debate
Expect the very foundations of the internet to come under attack from politicians and the mainstream media.
The Biomedical Testing Revolution Promises a Theranos That Actually Works
Most cancer diagnoses and deaths are due to cancers for which there are no recommended screening tests.
The Surgeon General Exaggerates the Threat Social Media Poses to Kids
A new report calls for policy makers to take action when none is required.
Section 230 Is Safe (for Now) After Supreme Court Rules on Google and Twitter Terrorism Cases
Plus: A new lawsuit in Montana over the state's TikTok ban, the economic realities of online content creation, the rights of private companies, and more...
Review: Everything I Need I Get from You Gives a Fangirl's View of the Internet
Author Kaitlyn Tiffany offers a history of fandoms.
Supreme Court Swats Down Attempts To Hold Twitter, Google Financially Liable for Terrorism
The narrow rulings concluded the platforms aren’t responsible for bad people using their communication services.
The Future of Media Literacy Education
Media literacy education invites a slew of nonprofit organizations and consultancies into the public school system, many of whom may have their own political agendas.
'Now Is Better,' Says Legendary Designer Stefan Sagmeister
His bold new exhibition draws on the work of Steven Pinker, Our World in Data, and Human Progress to document how much life has improved since the good old days.
Montana Sets Itself Up for First Amendment Lawsuits With TikTok Ban
Plus: Americans are increasingly changing religions, court pauses rejection of "free" preventative care mandate, and more...
Don't Blame Elon Musk for Turkey's Authoritarian Twitter Censorship
Anger about social media censorship should be directed at repressive governments, not the companies they threaten.
Stefan Sagmeister: An Artist Who Believes 'Now Is Better'
The legendary graphic designer juxtaposes 18th- and 19th-century paintings with visualizations of how much life has improved over the centuries.
Vivek Ramaswamy Thinks 'Wokeness Is a Cultural Cancer'
Why the businessman launched a long shot campaign for the presidency.
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Wants an FDA-Style Agency for Artificial Intelligence
His licensing proposal would slow down A.I. innovation without really reducing A.I. risks.
Simplify the Tax Code Instead of Creating an IRS Rival to TurboTax
Americans collectively spend billions of hours each year preparing their taxes. Rather than adding a government-run website into the mix, politicians should just simplify the tax code.
Joel Embiid Became an NBA Superstar by…Watching YouTube?
The amount of knowledge that's freely available on the internet is staggering. Politicians shouldn't try to restrict that.
Twitter Caved to Censorship Requests From Turkey's Authoritarian Government
Plus: Flight attendants report dad as human trafficker, the suburbs are thriving, and more...
Ed Sheeran, Vanilla Ice, and a Monkey Walk Into A.I. Copyright Law
If government officials and lawyers create a new legal framework for A.I.-generated content, society risks losing the potential benefits of the next tech revolution.
Jaan Tallinn and Robin Hanson: Should We Pause A.I.?
The co-creator of Skype says yes. The George Mason University economist says no.
Tucker Carlson's Twitter Venture Tests Mainstream Media's Eroding Grip
The controversial host launches his effort at a promising moment for dissident voices.
'Cash Is Independence': Ron DeSantis Slams the Government's Plan for Centrally-Controlled Digital Money
"If you don't trust central authority, then you should see this immediately as something that is very problematic," says the Florida governor.
Is It Time To Hit 'Pause' on Artificial Intelligence Research?
Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion with economist Robin Hanson and software developer and investor Jaan Tallinn about the call for an immediate pause on A.I. development.
New York City Public Schools Will Now Be Required To Actually Teach Kids To Read
Education officials unveiled new rules on Tuesday which will mandate that city elementary schools use one of three "research-backed" reading curricula.
Momfluencer Convicted of Falsely Reporting an Attempted Abduction of Her Kids
Her viral video received 4 million views—and the police's attention.
No, the Average College Grad Wasn't Making $100,000 in the 1980s
Not only is that claim factually incorrect, but it's also wrong to be so pessimistic about young people's economic future.
Jacob Siegel: 'Disinformation' Is the Hoax of the Century
From Russiagate to COVID discourse, elites in government and the media are trying to control and centralize free speech and open inquiry.
The FBI's Anti-Encryption Campaign
The loss of public key encryption service providers would make us all more vulnerable, both physically and financially.
Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Twitter of Sex Trafficking
Plus: Connecticut may exonerate witches, federal regulators are waging a quiet war on crypto, and more...
These Senators Want the Federal Government To Verify Your Age Online
Requiring users to verify their age to use social media will degrade their privacy and cybersecurity.
TikTok Goes From Silly to Serious
The Chinese app has become a magnet for every possible cultural concern.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Refuses To Acknowledge the Government's Misrepresentation of Mask Research
Recent comments by former COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci contradict what public health officials told us during the pandemic.
'It's Like Stockholm Syndrome': Gloria Álvarez Is Trying To Save Latin America From Socialism
"If there is freedom, private property, rule of law, then Latin Americans thrive," says the social media star.
How 'Disinformation' Became Public Enemy No. 1
Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion of Jacob Siegel's broadside against the "counter-disinformation complex" in Tablet magazine.
NBA MVP Joel Embiid Learned To Shoot by Watching YouTube
Politicians attack social media for spreading conspiracies and so-called misinformation. But what about when social media helps someone become an NBA star?
Environmentalist Lawsuit Could Delay SpaceX's Starship Launches for Years
The FAA required SpaceX take 75 separate actions to mitigate the environmental impacts of launches from its Boca Chica, Texas, launch site. A new lawsuit says it's not enough.
Hollywood Strike: Writers Demand More Pay, New Limits on ChatGPT
Their last strike previewed the struggles of the streaming era. This one might be giving us an early taste of the age of artificial intelligence.
Supreme Court To Consider Whether Politicians Can Block You on Social Media
Plus: Missouri attempts to ban gender transition treatments for adults, another bad social media bill hits Congress, and more...
Global Warming Trend Is 'Only One-Half of the Climate Model Simulations,' Says New Paper
A new satellite global temperature data series bolsters the case that climate models are running way too hot.
A Fake Drake Song Shows the Potential for A.I.'s Future
Meanwhile, content creators and corporations want copyright regulations for artificial intelligence.
College Subjected Student to 'Extended Inquisition' Into Her Political Beliefs, Lawyer Claims
Morgan Bettinger might sue the University of Virginia for violating her First Amendment rights.
What Does Tucker Carlson's Sudden Schism With Fox News Mean?
Plus: Should committed libertarians be opposed to pro-natalist policies?
How an Ill-Informed Internet Mob Ruined a UVA Student's Life
Morgan Bettinger was accused on social media of telling protesters they would make good "speed bumps." It was more than a year before investigations cleared her.
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! Is It the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade?
Days after an American F-22 shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, a second floating object was shot down over the Yukon.
Happy Earth Day! Reason Recycles 5 Decades of Environmental Coverage
A selection of Reason's most incisive articles on population, pollution, resource depletion, biodiversity, energy, climate change, and the ideological environmentalists' penchant for peddling doom.
