The Saturday Review published an anniversary issue in 1974 that offered imaginative futures in a time plagued by Watergate, nuclear threats, and overpopulation.
Norman Cousins, the Review's longtime editor, curated a special issue titled 'The World Can Get Its Confidence Back,' showcasing optimism despite a turbulent reality.
In 1979, Cousins wrote 'Anatomy of an Illness,' where he discussed how humor and joy helped him confront his terminal diagnosis, influencing many readers.
The magazine sought to balance its critical cultural and geopolitical analyses with a hopeful outlook, finding ways to envision a better future.
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