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How to Build Trust in a Distrustful World
David Plotz talks with Jimmy Wales about The Seven Rules of Trust—what Wikipedia can teach us about believing in the good faith of strangers.
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Bonus: Culture Gabfest Recaps: Pluribus - Episode 8
The Carol/hivemind situationship heats up.
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Trump, tech barons and a title-less Andrew: how well do you remember 2025? – quiz
From pop to politics, it’s been quite the year. Were you paying attention? Let’s find out …1-5 Please pay more attention. 6-14 Very good. But spend less time looking up from your phone in 2026. 15-20 Please write this next year. Continue reading...
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 20, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
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Hurdle hints and answers for December 20, 2025
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
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Timothée Chalamet puts alter-ego rumors to rest in remix with EsDeeKid
After speculation actor was actually underground MC, pair join on remix to EsDeeKid’s 4 RawsIt’s been arguably the most popular musical meme of the year: is masked Liverpudlian rapper EsDeeKid actually Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet in disguise? Now the speculation has been put to bed, with Chala…
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WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.
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Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’
In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what's happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.
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Move over Bluetooth: wired headphones are back – and suddenly cool again
From celebrity endorsements to digital fatigue, the once-obsolete white wire has become a fashion statement and a quiet act of opting outWith white-wired headphones endorsed by celebrities including Lily-Rose Depp, Paul Mescal, Bella Hadid and Apple Martin, a growing number of people are breaking aw…
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Addison Rae Addresses Charli xcx, Taylor Swift Feud Rumors: ‘There Are People That Do Weird Things’
The TikTok star added, "And I try to avoid those people."
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YouTube pulls the plug on popular AI-generated fake movie trailer channels
Popular YouTube channels Screen Culture and KH Studio were shut down for repeatedly posting AI-generated movie trailers that misled viewers.
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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 19, 2025
Answers to each clue for the December 19, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
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From Queer-Baiting to Neurodivergence: ‘Heated Rivalry’s Author Tackles Fan Theories and Controversy
“I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.
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This Chrome Extension Turns LinkedIn Posts About AI Into Facts About Allen Iverson
The developers of a browser tool that changes AI-centric LinkedIn posts to Allen Iverson facts want to help “take back control of your experience of the internet.”
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What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
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Odd Lots: The Booming Business of Chinese Peptides (Podcast)
You probably already know someone doing peptides — the amino acids that form the basis of popular new drug treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy. Today there are peptides meant to help with everything from weight loss, to cellular regeneration, to improved eye contact while talking. In San Francisco, t…
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