The article explores the historical role of gossip as a societal regulator that can enhance or damage reputations and questions how technological advancements may shift this dynamic. It reflects on recent protests against Elon Musk's influence and the ongoing popularity of Scandinavian literature, especially through notable works entering the English-speaking market. These elements highlight their respective impacts on culture and societal perceptions, showcasing the interplay between technology, influence, and storytelling.
For much of history, gossip has functioned as a regulating force-one with the power to burnish its subjects' reputations or to cast them from society. Have new technologies changed the game?
More than two hundred protests against Elon Musk and DOGE took place worldwide over the weekend. The staff writer Sarah Larson attended one.
The best-selling author of 'A Man Called Ove,' 'Anxious People,' and the 'Beartown' trilogy highlights four novels from his native Sweden that are making their English débuts this year.
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