In Praise of Short Sentences: Verlyn Klinkenborg feat. Charles Euchner feat. William Faulkner

Do you believe there’s a correlation between sentence length and the sophistication of an author’s idea or thought — even intelligence generally? “There isn’t,” writes Verlyn Klinkenborg in his book “Several Short Sentences About Writing.” “You can say smart, interesting, complicated things using short sentences.” In a sentiment that calls to mind George Orwell’s famous … Read more

Are We Too Distracted to Be Happy? Biographer Uncovers the Four Vital Pillars of Mental Health That Sustained a Genius Through Dark Times

Erich Fromm's Four Pillars of Mental Health

The renowned German psychologist and philosopher, Erich Fromm (March 23, 1900–March 18, 1980), explored a vast range of topics, from love to religion to happiness. Considered a pioneer of “radical-humanistic psychoanalysis,” he was a leading intellectual of the twentieth century. However, like many impactful figures, Fromm possessed both remarkable talents and significant blind spots. Throughout … Read more

New ChatGPT ‘Sweetpea’ Earbuds Set to Be the Ultimate AirPods Killer — Here’s What You Need to Know

OpenAI is on track to unveil its first consumer hardware device in the second half of 2026, a move that marks the artificial intelligence pioneer’s formal entry into the competitive wearables market. Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, confirmed the timeline during an Axios-hosted panel at the annual World Economic Forum this week. While … Read more