What It’s Like to Be…a Daycare Owner
Singing cleanup songs, tiring out kids before naptime, and battling the “babysitter” stereotype with Brenda Hawkins, a daycare owner in Maryland.
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What It’s Like to Be…an Audiobook Narrator
Fine-tuning the perfect accent for a character, recording for hours in a sound-insulated booth, and tracking down obscure pronunciations with Sean Pratt, an audiobook narrator.
When Robots Paint: How Will We Decide if AI Art Is Art?
Qualities like intention and essence factor into our decision to deem something “art.” How does AI-generated art align—or not—with what we feel art should be?
The Imperfect Life
The day is never coming when all the other stuff will be “out of the way,” so you can turn at last to building a life of meaning and accomplishment that hums with vitality. For finite humans, the time for that has to be now.
What It’s Like to Be…a Homicide Detective
Cracking decades-old murder cases, delivering unthinkable news to victims’ families, and tracking suspects across borders with John Lamberti, a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Inspiration for Your Intentions (and Warding Off Your Anxieties) in the New Year
It’s that time of year again when everything becomes possible. But endless possibilities can also feel more like a shackle than a springboard. Whether you’re starting the year inspired, anxious, or somewhere in between, these articles will help you make progress.