Solving the Sign Problem for Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
One writer proposes a simple solution that shouldn't offend anyone.
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Identity
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The State of the Dinner: Commensality as a Political Instrument
We are almost never reluctant to share a drink with strangers, but sharing meals tends to be reserved for those to whom we wish to signal intimacy.
Do You Own Your Identity Online?
The European “right to be forgotten” could help protect U.S. citizens against blanket data surveillance.
Sure, I Do Creative Work, but I’m No Artist
New research suggests the simple question “Are you a professional artist?” yields confusing, sometimes contradictory answers.
Independents Are the Hipsters of American Politics
What does identifying as an independent tell us about how somebody will vote? As it turns out, not much. Research suggests this is a (surprisingly large) group that’s focused more on image than policy.
Identity: State of Mind or State of Place?
The ongoing debates about gentrification boil down to nothing more than one big turf war.
Is Your Fingerprint Your New Digital Password?
We’re entering a new era of identity verification, in which the Internet builds itself off of knowing exactly who you are rather than preserving your anonymity behind a goofy username.
How Amanda Bynes Became Her On-Screen Enemies
Amanda Bynes was once a young and promising comedic actress. Now she looks and talks like the characters she was always cast against.
Boredom Can Fuel Hostility Toward Outsiders
New research explains how feelings of boredom can both strengthen solidarity within your in-group and heighten hostility toward outsiders.
The Government Internet ID Proposal’s Pros and Cons
An expert on electronic privacy walks through the possibilities and perils on a national online security system designed, in part, by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.