Here Be Monsters

Is volunteering for pain an unnecessary cruelty? Or is it a fundamental part of being human?

New research suggests that Neanderthals did many of the things once thought to be exclusively “human.”

New research suggests that Neanderthals did many of the things once thought to be exclusively “human.”

David Pearce wants to end all suffering.

David Pearce wants to end all suffering.

Jacob Lemanski tries to write an unreadable book.

Jacob Lemanski tries to write an unreadable book.

Amanda Provenzano says people are too afraid of death; that’s why she became a death doula.

Amanda Provenzano says people are too afraid of death; that’s why she became a death doula.

A wonderful episode of a wonderful podcast: the CBC’s Love Me . Subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

Jeff makes blackout poetry with cassette tapes.

Jeff makes blackout poetry with cassette tapes.

Is your body more of a machine, or a garden?

Is your body more of a machine, or a garden?

If there’s a pill that makes people less racist, should cops be forced to take it?