interview
Interviews with lovers, fighters and the various professionals who deal with our dysfunction.
An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Elyse Bensusan on the Power of Design, Diagnosis, and Her New Upper East Side Practice
In a city where intellect is often prized over introspection, and straight-A report cards can mask silent distress, one expert is reshaping the way we understand emotional wellness, both inside our homes and within ourselves.
By Oliver Jones Jr.about a year ago in Humans
A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Rudin: “Medicine Isn’t Just What We Do—It’s Why We Do It”
In an age of precision diagnostics, wearable monitors, and AI-guided procedures, you might expect cardiologists to be rushing toward technology faster than ever. But for Andrew Rudin, MD, a Tennessee-based heart specialist with over two decades of experience, the future of medicine lies in something more timeless: listening, slowing down, and asking better questions.
By Keith Richardsonabout a year ago in Humans
Chad Pratt: Running Through Life with Faith, Family, and Endurance
For many, running is a sport. For others, a release. But for Chad Pratt, it has always been more—a way of life, a discipline, and a thread connecting faith, family, and personal resilience.
By Keith Richardsonabout a year ago in Humans
Marilyn Monroe: Fascinating Facts About the Real Woman Behind the Legend
Marilyn Monroe died on August 5, 1962, yet she's remained an unforgettable icon for more than half a century. As with many pop-culture figures, some overly hyped aspects of Monroe's story — such as her reputation as a "dumb blonde" and the mystery around her death — have often overshadowed other aspects of her legacy. Here are six fascinating facts about her life that reveal a more nuanced picture of the real woman behind the legend:
By Kristen Orkoshneliabout a year ago in Humans
🤖 A Day in 2050: I Woke Up in the Future, and Nothing Was the Same
⏰ 7:04 AM — “Good Morning, Jamie.” I woke up to the soft hum of a voice—calm, clear, oddly human. > “Good morning, Jamie. Your vitals are stable. You slept for 6 hours and 12 minutes. Today’s weather: clear skies with a 15% chance of artificial rainfall in Zone 4.” Wait, what? I blinked. My room was glowing faintly blue. There was no alarm clock, no sunlight through curtains, no phone on my nightstand. Instead, my walls were screens, displaying my health, calendar, even what I dreamt last night. Was I dreaming still? > “Shall I initiate your caffeine blend or do you prefer green matcha today?” A steaming mug was already rising from the table beside me. I wasn't dreaming. I had woken up... in 2050. --- 🚪 8:15 AM — The World Outside Looked Nothing Like Home My room’s wall slid open. No door handles. No creaky hinges. Outside was a city—but not like the one I remembered. No cars. Only silent, floating pods that glided through sky rails. No streetlights. The roads had smart glass, glowing to direct traffic and pedestrians. No litter. Every surface was self-cleaning. People weren’t walking while staring at phones. In fact, no one held a phone at all. They wore thin AR lenses, projecting everything directly in their eyes—messages, news, even virtual pets. A child passed by me playing with a holographic dolphin that leapt through the sidewalk. --- 🧠 9:30 AM — Work, But Not as You Know It At my “office,” I sat in a quiet pod. I wasn’t at a desk—I was inside a fully virtual workspace. An AI avatar named “Ena” greeted me. > “Welcome back, Jamie. I’ve already completed your inbox cleanup and scheduled all low-priority tasks.” She wasn’t just an assistant. She was… my clone. She looked like me, spoke like me, worked like me. My job? Not spreadsheets. Not meetings. It was solving creative problems AI couldn't yet master—branding emotion, writing stories, exploring art. > “Your creativity score rose by 12% since yesterday,” Ena told me. Apparently, even creativity was now tracked. --- 🧬 12:00 PM — Lunch, Upgraded Lunch was… printed. I picked “Korean BBQ wrap” on the kitchen wall screen. A hum. A light. A plate slid out with a fully formed, plant-based wrap, perfectly warm and smelling unreal. > “Carbon impact: neutral. Nutrient density: optimal,” the screen told me. A glass of water filled itself—filtered, mineralized, and with customized electrolytes. Based on my sweat levels from this morning. In 2050, your body doesn’t ask for food—your kitchen already knows. --- 💘 2:00 PM — Love, Virtually Out of curiosity (okay, loneliness), I clicked on “Virtual Lounge.” Suddenly, I was standing inside a rooftop bar in Tokyo—sunset view, live AI DJ, and… people. Real ones. From Paris, Nairobi, Seoul. Everyone's avatar looked like their real self, just… better. I met someone named Ava. We chatted for 20 minutes, danced, laughed. When I left, she sent me a “vibe link.” Apparently, that’s how dating works now—emotional compatibility scores + neural chemistry simulation. It was terrifying. It was magical. --- 🌎 4:00 PM — The World Wasn’t Perfect Despite the wonders, I also saw the cracks. A warning flashed across the city wall: > “Zone 11 heatwave emergency. Temperature: 49°C. Migration underway. Aid drones dispatched.” Climate change hadn’t disappeared. It had been digitally managed, but not solved. People in parts of the world were still suffering—only now the systems responded faster than the governments. In the city plaza, a group of protestors stood silently. Their signs flickered with phrases like: “We are not data.” “Emotion is not a number.” “Don’t let the machines decide what makes us human.” 2050 wasn’t a utopia. It was a fragile balance. --- 🌌 8:00 PM — A Sky Full of Answers That night, I went to the rooftop. The stars looked different. Above the moon, I saw something floating. A blinking cluster of lights. Not a satellite. > “That’s the Mars Link,” my assistant said. “It connects Earth to the Mars research station. Daily data exchange.” So it was true. Humans were on Mars now. Some had even left permanently. And here I was… still trying to figure out if this was real. --- 🛏️ 10:45 PM — Back to Bed, Not Back to Normal As I lay back, the bed adjusted its temperature to match my stress levels. Soft music played, not from speakers but from vibrations in the mattress. My assistant whispered: > “Would you like to relive your favorite memory tonight?” I didn’t answer. I just stared at the glowing ceiling. The future wasn’t flying cars or robot maids. It was quiet tech. Invisible help. The total removal of friction. Beautiful. Terrifying. I wasn’t sure yet. But one thing was certain: The future is here. And it's not waiting for us to catch up.
By Hazrat Bilalabout a year ago in Humans
Naked Minds Shiver with the Cold feel of Heartbreak
The silence was the first thing that truly assaulted Anya. Not the quiet of a sleeping house, filled with the soft creaks and murmurs of shared breath, but a vast, echoing void. Leo had been gone for three days, and the apartment, once a vibrant canvas of their intertwined lives, now felt like a stark, white room where all the color had been drained. His side of the bed was smooth, untouched, a landscape of absence. His coffee mug, usually left on the counter, was gone. Even the faint scent of his aftershave, which used to linger in the bathroom, had dissipated, leaving behind only the sterile smell of tile cleaner.
By Kelly Munala Brookesabout a year ago in Humans
The Viral Boat Dance of 11-Year-Old Rian from Indonesia: How a Spontaneous Performance Captured the World's Attention
In recent weeks, a viral video featuring an 11-year-old Indonesian boy has captivated global audiences across social media platforms. Wearing a blue outfit, black sunglasses, and a traditional headscarf, Rian Arkan stood on the edge of a racing boat, dancing enthusiastically to the beat of local music. What started as a spontaneous performance quickly became a meme, a trend, and a cultural moment embraced by top athletes and celebrities worldwide. Rian’s dance is being referred to as a form of “aura farming,” a modern internet term implying someone has a captivating and magnetic presence that draws widespread admiration. His lively moves and natural charm have led many to imitate him — from American footballer Travis Kelce to Formula One driver Alex Albon, and even the French football club Paris Saint-Germain, who posted a tribute video of players mimicking Rian’s moves. The Boy Behind the Dance Rian is a fifth-grade student from Kuantan Singingi Regency, a remote area in Indonesia. The viral video was filmed during his first participation in the traditional boat race known as "Pacu Jalur", a culturally significant event in his region.
By Ikram Ullahabout a year ago in Humans
“The Thrill of the Game: Experiencing the Pulse of Live Football”
Football, known as the beautiful game, is more than just a sport—it is a living, breathing global phenomenon. Whether you’re seated in a packed stadium or watching from the comfort of your home, the atmosphere of a live football match is unmatched. The passion of the crowd, the thunderous roar at a goal, the tension before a penalty, and the drama of every last-minute play create a unique experience that keeps millions glued to their screens every week. But beyond the present excitement lies an even more intriguing landscape—the future of football and how live matches are evolving with technology, strategy, and fan engagement.
By @HiddenHistoryabout a year ago in Humans
Stanislav Kondrashov On The Strategic Role Of Smart Grids
In the era of profound energy transformation we are experiencing, smart grids are increasingly playing a crucial role in driving this change, as Stanislav Kondrashov recently emphasized. These special smart grids enable intelligent and sustainable energy management in the future, and will likely play a key role in the post-transition phase, once full energy maturity is achieved.
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout a year ago in Humans
World’s largest Legoland opens to tourists in Shanghai
**World’s Largest Legoland Opens to Tourists in Shanghai** Shanghai has officially become home to the world’s largest Legoland resort. The much-anticipated Legoland Shanghai Resort opened its gates to the public on July 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in China’s family entertainment industry. Located in Fengjing, Jinshan District, the park spans an impressive 318,000 square meters, making it the largest Legoland in the world.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in Humans
