Brian Merchant
This Cyber Monday, Watch 'Cyber Monday' and Think About the World Beyond TV Discounts
Presenting 'Cyber Monday', a film that explores the diverse and vital world beyond the mindless holiday.
The Last Stand
A thirty-foot wave of flame roars toward us over the grassy plain. We stand our ground. We were soldiers once.
Sons of the Pre-Apocalypse
My son was born last week, right before two historic wildfires hit California—his new home state—and burned whole cities to the ground.
I Like Your Bangs
When we finally meet in person, years after I abandoned my account, I have to rub my eyes to make sure I hadn’t just blinked through a particularly vivid afterimage.
Summerland, Part II
An island rocked by storm, a man apart, and a woman with a rare blood disease who can't bear the light of day.
Death on Leda
The rumors are true: on Jupiter's smallest moon, crystal miners die and return to life with remarkable consistency.