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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    The 14 predictions that came true in 2024 — and the 10 that didn’t
    Future Perfect

    The 24 forecasts we made in 2024, revisited.

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    My family voted for Trump. How can we talk about politics without ruining the holidays?
    Future Perfect

    You don’t have to shy away from argument and persuasion. Here’s how to do it right.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    How to think about the public backlash to the killing of a health care CEOHow to think about the public backlash to the killing of a health care CEO
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    Why Brian Thompson’s death has provoked such complicated reactions from the public.

    By Aja Romano and Sigal Samuel
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    Giving thanks may make your brain more altruisticGiving thanks may make your brain more altruistic
    Future Perfect

    Neuroscience is revealing a fascinating link between gratitude and generosity.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Neuroscientist Rafael Yuste could play your brain like an instrument. He wants to protect it instead.
    Future Perfect

    Your brain needs new rights. He’s fighting to secure them.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Shannon Vallor says AI does present an existential risk — but not the one you think
    Future Perfect

    AI is not a “stochastic parrot,” It’s a mirror, says the philosopher.

    By Sigal Samuel
    I don’t have much money. Is it okay if I don’t give to charity?
    Future Perfect

    I want to make the world better, but donating feels out of reach.

    By Sigal Samuel
    2024 Elections
    How to live under rising authoritarianism, according to a philosopher who did it bravelyHow to live under rising authoritarianism, according to a philosopher who did it bravely
    2024 Elections

    Feeling despair after Trump’s election victory? Viktor Frankl can help.

    By Sigal Samuel
    I don’t want children. I do want children. What should I do?
    Future Perfect

    How can you know if you truly want to be a parent?

    By Sigal Samuel
    I left my religion. Should I still raise my kid with it?
    Future Perfect

    My faith gave me my moral values. I want my child to have those — without all the stuff I don’t believe in.

    By Sigal Samuel

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