Culture
World in a dish
Tofu: never judge a food by its political reputation
Think outside the white plastic box. Here is a carnivore’s guide to tofu
Pontificating autobiographies
Sex, drugs or chastity?
Pope Francis has written the first memoir by a sitting pope. God help us
Ready to bag it?
Backpacks are, surprisingly, in vogue
They are following in sneakers’ path and becoming more fashionable
(Don’t) name that tune
Spotify’s playlists have altered the music industry in unexpected ways
A critical assessment of the Swedish streaming giant’s musical legacy
Prime time
Henri Bergson was once the world’s most famous philosopher
He sought to reconcile science and metaphysics
Back Story
Witty and wise, “A Real Pain” is a masterpiece in a minor key
Jesse Eisenberg’s deceptively slight film asks big moral questions
Spies in disguise?
Now it’s all about TikTok. But Huawei led the way
The Chinese telecoms firm was the first to raise America’s hackles
The Economist Reads
Want to spend time with a different American president?
Five presidential biographies to distract you from the news
Many happy returns?
What firms are for
The framework for thinking about business and capitalism is hopelessly outdated, argues a new book
Who gets the last laugh?
Greg Gutfeld, America’s most popular late-night host, rules the airwaves
The left gave him his perch
Star power
Astrology is booming, thanks to technology and younger enthusiasts
Gen Z is full of stargazing users