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How many Donald Trump masks did you see this Halloween? Those fake faces anonymize the children one layer below. I've been thinking about anonymity quite a bit this week, what with the forthcoming book from the anonymous writer of the infamous Op-Ed last fall and the big identity reveal of the Very Good Dog who helped capture the leader of ISIS. On Tuesday, Charlie Warzel took a close look at why it's easier — and harder than ever (especially on the internet) — to be anonymous these days. How do you think the ability to become anonymous helps or hurts the way you live your life online? Write me at op-reads@nytimes.com and tell me what you think; please include your name and location. Your response may be included in an upcoming newsletter. — Alexandra March |
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What It's Like to Live With a Circadian Rhythm Problem |
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It turns out, not everyone is built to wake up when the sun rises. This is what life is like when 9 to 5 means 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Spoiler alert: There is no lunch). |
The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success |
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Embrace one concept: nunchi (and then unlearn everything you've been taught because "aspects of nunchi are horrifying to the 21st-century Western mind"). |
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The Pleasure and Pointlessness of Household Chores |
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"I'm learning that maybe it's O.K. to let things get a little messy. And so, tomorrow I plan to leave the bed unmade and ignore a few crumbs on the floor and the counter." |
'Real' Instagram Won't Save Our Self-Esteem |
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With every flick of your thumb, you discover luxe tropical island shots, photos of reveling couples, videos of scuba diving and pyramid climbing. It used to be movies and magazines that left our self-worth wanting, but Instagram has democratized that familiar misery. |
I'm the Comedian Who Just Confronted Harvey Weinstein. Here's Why I Spoke Up. |
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"Laughter isn't just medicine; it's power. If I can laugh at the monster from my nightmares, if I can laugh at the most powerful predator in the entertainment world, maybe my pain doesn't control me as much as I thought it did." |
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