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Curated guides to the best of the web

The Internet Gave Us Endless Options. Why Aren’t We Happier?

As algorithms play tour guide through our ever-crowded online world, the embarrassment of riches somehow leaves us feeling empty.

Wait, What Happened at Burning Man?

The counterculture festival (and Silicon Valley networking bacchanal) got mired in the mud and the internet had a field day.

How to Survive Embarrassment When You’d Rather Crawl Into a Hole

The science of shame, how to find the humor in your humiliation, and useful tips to get through some of life’s most mortifying moments.

Pocket’s Top Stories of August 2023

Putin strikes again, the untapped potential of contemplative science, and how to master the art of seduction.

The Grown-Up’s Guide to Overcoming Sibling Rivalry

Why your siblings drive you nuts, how to heal a rift, and what birth order really means.

What Writers and Editors Read: August 2023

Take a peek inside your favorite writers’ Pockets to discover their recent reads—and why you might enjoy them too.

The Best New Wedding Trend? Doing Whatever You Want.

Societal expectations for “the perfect day” have shifted, making way for underwater ceremonies, pre-reception haircuts—even beer-toting donkeys.

How Ukraine Is Running Its War Like a Startup

The country is reshaping supply chains, recalibrating how information warfare can be fought, even redefining what a state can be.

Queer People Deserve Better Mental Health Support. Here’s Where to Start.

From practicing self-care to navigating social anxiety, the experts are here to help.

How to Become a Produce Pro

Simple yet brilliant tricks for storing and cooking fruits and veggies, including the one herb you should never refrigerate.

Are You Ruminating Too Much? Here’s What to Do About It

The difference between overthinking and persistent rumination, why venting makes things worse, and how to finally stop dwelling on the past.

What The Hottest Month on Record Looked Like Across the US

Every city is grappling with the effects of extreme heat, but not every community is feeling the effects in the same way.

Your No-Recipe Guide to a Week’s Worth of Meals

From a roasted chicken to bulgogi-style tofu—and a “no rules pizza” poised to take your weekend dinning to the next level.

Memory Hacks If You’re Feeling Forgetful (Or Just Fried)

How to remember names, dreams, and the elusive word that’s just on the tip of your tongue.

Why We Love to Hate Women Who Grift

What is it about female con artists that activates a collective craving for justice? Bethanne Patrick, host of the Missing Pages podcast, explores what makes these stories so captivating.

How to Feed Your Kid

Eater’s restaurant editor shares her game plan for making family meals as delicious, enriching, and affirming as possible.

Why Are We so Fascinated by Ourselves?

Personality tests and horoscopes promise a deeper understanding of who we are. But do these categorizations serve—or just limit—us?

How Extreme Heat Is Changing Everything, From Our Dreams to Our Cars

Record temperatures are changing norms across disease transmission, the economy—even therapy.

You Can Procrastinate Later—Here’s How to Get Things Done Now

Understanding the indelible allure of procrastination and the expert-backed method for finding your way back to a sense of accomplishment.

What Writers and Editors Are Reading: July 2023

Take a peek inside your favorite writers’ Pockets to discover their recent reads—and why you might enjoy them too.