The writer has published ‘Magic Pill,’ a book where based on his own experience with weight-loss drugs he embarks on a journey about the impact of these revolutionary treatments
An increasing number of people are turning to so-called psychobots — artificial intelligence tools with potential psychotherapeutic benefits. Some of these systems generate entirely unpredictable responses and mimic human qualities such as empathy and compassion
Psychedelic experiences, now in vogue among Silicon Valley’s elite, could be key tools for deconstructing men. But users and experts warn that the right attitude and supervision are necessary
The CEO of ‘The Atlantic’ — one of the most influential media outlets in the United States — runs non-stop. Not only in his professional career, but also in his sporting career. In 2021, he broke the 50-kilometer record for runners over 45-years-old. But above all, Thompson has been – and is – a journalist. And a good one, both from his laptop and from his role as a manager. He is also a detailed analyst of the media and its relationship with technology and AI
Not everything depends on our willpower, nor can we exist outside of the context in which we live. Accepting and confronting change, both individually and collectively, is challenging, but there is no other way forward
This online manipulation specialist has been subject to harassment for her work. She has published a book to explain how to deal with these challenges
The expert argues that more and more democratic systems are turning into autocracies, whereas in the second half of the 20th century, the reverse was happening
The Chilean-French expert leads Zero Mothers Die, a cellphone application that provides information to combat maternal and neonatal mortality in countries facing extreme poverty
During each jump into the void — at 52 miles per hour and from a height of 115 feet — Mexican divers defy death in front of tourists from all over the world
Tassos Stassopoulos travels the world photographing refrigerators in an attempt to understand what differentiates the rich from the poor and how consumer habits are changing in the much-examined emerging markets
The Albanian essayist warns of the risk of unintentionally slipping into a world war. She believes European political parties are failing to make a significant effort to redefine the concept of class in today’s world
If Musk can monetize the angst of teenage girls who hate their bodies, he will. It’s already happening
Perhaps we’re more sensitive to the suffering of others, but that’s hardly due to us being better people — and doesn’t give us the right to arrogantly judge the past
The British researcher defends the validity of his most famous theory, 30 years after formulating it. Despite social media, he explains that humans can only have a maximum of 150 friends
Hyperconnectivity, digital fatigue, and overworking due to ‘productivity paranoia’ are some of the key complaints raised by this work model
A significant milestone has been reached: the census reveals that 1,038,671 people born in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas now reside in the region. Just 25 years ago, this number was only 81,552, highlighting the rapid pace of a wave that is reshaping the community
The Brazilian presidency of the G20 has opened a rare opportunity to rescue some of the most relevant targets of the SDGs. The international community should not spoil it
About 50 people, some of them extras in the film, attended to watch ‘Tú no eres yo’ at the Lys cinema in Valencia and the Girona cinema in Barcelona
A leading figure in feminism and gender studies, the thinker welcomes EL PAÍS in California after being voted one of the most influential minds in the world
Sleeping boxes like those in Japan, theoretically designed for backpackers, are being used for long-term stays by professors and students unable to find accessible housing
The journalist and author defends the power of women’s anger in her work: ‘Angry women have often been at the heart of all kinds of power shifts’
A report by ECLAC and Ayuda en Acción warns of an escalating rural exodus, increased job insecurity, and the decline of the agricultural sector
The controversial congressman now shares this new way of generating income with celebrities such as Mike Tyson, Charlie Sheen, and Snoop Dogg
Victims’ advocacy organizations continue to demand fair compensation and criticize the tourist use of the factory 40 years after the tragedy. Some 22,000 people have died since 1984, half a million suffer from aftereffects, and this area of India remains a danger to the health of its inhabitants
Dozens of accounts are impersonating the royal to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. Over the past few weeks, EL PAÍS has tracked these swindlers and interviewed victims to understand their modus operandi
Last year, the state enacted a law mandating that adult content websites verify the age of their users. Since its implementation, a dozen such websites have blocked access. Meanwhile, critics argue that the law infringes on fundamental rights to freedom of expression and privacy
In his latest production, ‘We Were Here’, the documentary maker presents a new and complex perspective on Black presence in Renaissance Europe
