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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    We tried to predict 2020. Here’s what we got right — and so very wrong.
    Future Perfect

    What we got right: Biden as the Democratic nominee, Brexit finally happening. What we got wrong: Trump reelected, the Supreme Court unchanged.

    By Kelsey Piper, Sigal Samuel and 1 more
    Future Perfect
    Dear Elon Musk: Here’s how you should donate your moneyDear Elon Musk: Here’s how you should donate your money
    Future Perfect

    The newly minted richest person in the world is asking for guidance on how to give away his money. Here’s some friendly advice.

    By Kelsey Piper and Sigal Samuel
    Once you and your friends are vaccinated, can you travel and quit social distancing?
    Future Perfect

    Expect life to return to normal in 3 stages — not all at once.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Our predictions for 2021, from the Biden presidency to Covid-19
    Future Perfect

    2020 was unpredictable. But Future Perfect is going to predict 2021 anyway.

    By Kelsey Piper, Sigal Samuel and 1 more
    The 12 most-read Future Perfect articles of 2020
    Future Perfect

    It’s a list that reflects how our fears and hopes morphed over the course of the year.

    By Sigal Samuel
    How to be alone
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    Solitude is a skill. You can get better at it with practice.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Want to improve climate policy in the Biden era? Here’s where to donate.Want to improve climate policy in the Biden era? Here’s where to donate.
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    Giving to these three effective organizations right now could make a big difference.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    How to give a meaningful holiday gift this yearHow to give a meaningful holiday gift this year
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    Your gift can cheer up one person. Or it can cheer up many — for the same price.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    What if the US just pays everyone $1,000 to take the Covid-19 vaccine?What if the US just pays everyone $1,000 to take the Covid-19 vaccine?
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    Economists have a plan to buy herd immunity through a “vaccine stimulus.” But it could backfire.

    By Sigal Samuel
    You can buy a robot to keep your lonely grandparents company. Should you?
    Future Perfect

    As many seniors face down the winter holidays alone, it may be tempting to give them a companion robot as a gift.

    By Sigal Samuel