Henry Farrell argues that social media's real danger isn't fake news but algorithmic distortion of how we perceive other people and public opinion. When journalists and political figures rely on Twitter's skewed representation of the public to inform their work, these distorted views get reinforced across institutions and industries that shape culture.

This page lists full episodes of PBS’s Washington Week with The Atlantic from May through July 2026. Each entry shows the broadcast date and title, with special editions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence featuring discussions on the state of American democracy.

This article discusses the need for new industrial policies to manage the transition to superintelligent AI. It emphasizes the importance of democratic processes in shaping AI's future, ensuring broad access and mitigating risks. The authors argue for proactive measures to ensure that AI benefits everyone and addresses potential disruptions to jobs and society.