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What to eat in 2026

Food

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Jan 9, 2026

What to eat in 2026

A foodie's guide to the next 12 months of existential despair.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
You deserve better butter

Food

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Jan 5, 2026

You deserve better butter

It's an indulgence you should never feel guilty about — as long as it doesn't cost too much.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
I resolve to shut up

Writing

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Jan 1, 2026

I resolve to shut up

Where's the line between outspoken critic and arrogant loudmouth?

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
The future isn't what it will one day have been supposed to be

Sci-Fi

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Dec 31, 2025

The future isn't what it will one day have been supposed to be

Why all fiction is science fiction.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
Are you a domestic terrorist?

Politics

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Dec 23, 2025

Are you a domestic terrorist?

Am I? Is everyone now?

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
My population crisis

Parenthood

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Dec 16, 2025

My population crisis

Are there too many people? Too few? Just use your imagination.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
How many pigs today?

Food

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Dec 11, 2025

How many pigs today?

In which I more or less butcher the arguments for eating less (or more?) meat.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
I'm a weirdo. You got a problem with that?

Language

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Dec 9, 2025

I'm a weirdo. You got a problem with that?

In a world that coopts and capitalizes on quirks, it's ever harder to stand out as truly bizarre.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
Everyone is wrong about Generation X

Trends

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Dec 5, 2025

Everyone is wrong about Generation X

Are we beloved slackers or obsolete losers? Cultural saviors or whiny ironists? Whatever: I'm bringing data AND vibes to the never-ending argument.

Matt Gross
Matt Gross
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