The Best of Vox
20+ most popular Vox articles, as voted by our community.
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How to master the art of small talk
A guide to having actually interesting conversations with strangers.
17 astounding scientific mysteries that researchers can’t yet solve
What is the universe made out of? How should we define death? Where did dogs come from? And more!
How to talk to boys so they grow into better men
Counteracting the Andrew Tate effect isn’t just the purview of parents and teachers.
The world’s mental health is in rough shape — and not getting any better, a new report…
Guess where the US ranks?
Vox on Climate Crisis
There’s a climate solution hiding in our walls
Buildings waste a lot of energy. One low-tech solution could fix that.
The terrible paradox of air pollution and climate change
Some types of air pollution slow global warming — but at the cost of millions of deaths a year.
Vox on Economy
The Great Resignation is becoming a “great midlife crisis”
Older, more tenured people are increasingly quitting their jobs.
A surprisingly radical proposal: Make people happier — not just wealthier and healthier
We finally have good data on what makes people happy. Why are we afraid to use it?
Vox on Facebook
How to delete what Facebook knows about your life outside of Facebook
The "Off-Facebook Activity" tool lets you see — and somewhat control — what other sites and apps tell Facebook about you
What Meta employees really think about their company’s brutal year
Recode obtained a recording of a Mark Zuckerberg Q&A and internal survey results that show how Meta’s struggles are impacting staff.
Vox on Housing
What happens when Americans stay in the same house forever?
Americans used to move a lot; now they don’t. It could be causing a social crisis.
Living in a poor neighborhood changes everything about your life
How racism created two, divergent American neighborhoods
Vox on Inflation
How the Fed ended the last great American inflation — and how much it hurt
Forty years ago, the Fed pushed the economy into a recession to stop inflation. Here’s how it played out.
Vox on Personal Finance
Money is emotional — but personal finance advice rarely accounts for that
Budgeting tips won’t get you very far if you don’t address the elephant in the room.
The ultimate score for rich people? “Golden” passports.
A few hundred thousand dollars can buy citizenship in some very pretty places.
Vox on Philanthropy
Effective altruism’s most controversial idea
Longtermism is influencing billionaires and politicians. Should it guide the future of humanity?
I give 10 percent of my income to charity. You should, too.
Regular giving, even in small amounts, can save lives.
Vox on Russia
Could Putin actually fall?
What history teaches us about how autocrats lose power — and how Putin might hang on.
The Ukrainian resistance isn’t just on the front lines
From feeding troops to answering hotlines, volunteers are mobilizing for the war effort.
Vox on Silicon Valley
Can TV take down the cult of the tech founder?
The Dropout, Super Pumped, and WeCrashed try to break up our love affair with tech founders. They don’t totally succeed.
The layoffs at Airbnb cast a dark shadow over Silicon Valley
Airbnb is laying off a quarter of its staff.
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Why we need rituals, not routines
How rituals can help you approach basic tasks more mindfully.
«Currey describes a ritual as an activity that eases a person into a focused mindset, a liminal state that is conducive for thinking, creating, or just being. “Rituals create and mark a transition towards a different kind of mental or emotional state,” he said. This can look different for every person, but it’s helpful to approach rituals as a soothing, meditative activity that allows the participant to be physically and mentally present»
How to get better at making every type of decision
Here’s what to do if you regularly wish you could hire someone to make all your choices for you.
«Keeney advises asking yourself, “What do I hope to achieve by addressing this choice?” and focus on aspects that aren’t easily quantifiable.»
What is the point of crypto?
Crypto is a solution in search of a problem — or problems.
«there’s no situation in which a hyper-capitalist, unregulated system will just sort of naturally trend toward a more equitable society.”»
How to admit you’re wrong
Admitting wrongdoing isn’t a failure, it’s an opportunity.
«Fetterman’s research shows admitting wrongness actually improves our reputation. By owning up to our errors, others see us as friendlier and more agreeable.»
How to figure out what you want out of life
What society expects of you and what you actually want in life can be different things.
«At any age, setting aside time and intentionality to decipher what motivates you and whether you’ve been living authentically can be enlightening»
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Vox on Social Media
Trends are dead
Everything and anything can be a trend on the internet. Why are we so determined to name them?
Why some biologists and ecologists think social media is a risk to humanity
One of the real challenges that we’re facing is that we don’t have a lot of information