Weekend Confidential
Ken Langone Wants You to Know He Loves Capitalism
Alarmed by what he views as some young people’s tilt toward socialism, the Home Depot co-founder has written a book defending capitalism.
Ideas
In Seattle’s expanded Nordic Museum, a striking building houses a collection ranging from ancient stone tools to Angry Birds.
but it also gives us better nutrition and variety and less waste
Too many meetings are an ineffective use of people’s time. A few small changes can make a big difference.
Calls to remove a president have become a regular feature of American politics over the past two decades, making it harder to achieve if truly needed, Laurence Tribe and Josua Matz write.
Mind & Matter
Curiosity Is a New Power in Artificial Intelligence
In developing AI, scientists are starting to look to children for inspiration.
Historically Speaking
Serendipity in Science Is Often Born of Years of Labor
Over the centuries, lucky discoveries depend on training and discernment.
Teens increasingly measure and manage their social success online—and it may be taking a toll on their mental health.
Word on the Street
‘Tariff’ Comes From Bygone Days of Arab Trade
As Washington continues to debate tariffs, Ben Zimmer looks at the word’s derivation from Mediterranean commerce a millennium ago.
Moving Targets
You Gotta Serve Somebody Dylan’s Whiskey
Bob Dylan is entering the celebrity liquor business. Joe Queenan on all the bands that will doubtless follow. A Whiter Shade of Pale Ale, anyone?
The Saturday Essay
The New Science of Psychedelics
Recent studies are finding that drugs such as LSD and psilocybin can help to alleviate depression, anxiety and addiction—and may have profound things to teach us about how the mind works, writes Michael Pollan.
Weekend Confidential
An Aspiring Actor’s Improbable Journey From War-Torn Congo
Blondy Baruti’s unlikely trajectory has taken him from central Africa to Division I basketball at the University of Tulsa and now to Hollywood, where he’s trying to make it as an actor.
In the only country without divorce rights outside the Vatican, advocates are making it a case of women’s empowerment.
A longtime Wall Street Journal editor has some tips on navigating workplace issues, including rampant gender bias, for her younger self—and everyone else.
Physical collections are still dazzling auction markets, but phone apps are spreading; a virtual stick of bubble gum
The Saturday Essay
China’s Challenge to Democracy
The democratic cause is on the defensive today, and China’s pragmatic authoritarianism now offers a serious rival model, based on economic progress and national dignity.
Word on the Street
Britain’s Very Old Way of Welcoming a New Baby Royal
Saying that a mother “has been delivered of” a child is very old-fashioned. Ben Zimmer on its use when the Dutchess of Cambridge gave birth this week.
Moving Targets
Animals Just Can’t Bear Life Without Copyrights
A court ruling on rights to selfies is bound to upset the animal kingdom. Joe Queenan is already seeing the results. One example: Penguins are turning their backs on youngsters.
Known for portraying cakes and pies, Wayne Thiebaud has sketched landscapes, musicians and much more, a Morgan Library exhibition in New York shows.
Ask Ariely
What to Do if Colleagues Outperform You
The behavioral economist answers questions on staying motivated at work, the pain of losing cash and personal gifts.
