May, 2021 | The Walrus

TD and The Walrus are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Herterich as the TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

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Health / June 2021

What Happens to Our Brains When We Get Depressed?

May 19, 2021December 6, 2024 - by Simon Lewsen

The human brain, in all its complexity, is nearly impossible to model. One neuroscientist is trying anyway

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Technology

Is Buying a Piece of Virtual Art Better for the Environment?

May 18, 2021October 21, 2021 - by J.B. MacKinnon

Online consumption behaves exactly like real-life shopping, devouring more and more resources every year

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News about The Walrus

The Walrus Announces a New National Partnership with Facebook Canada

May 18, 2021August 12, 2021 - by The Walrus Staff

The Walrus and Facebook Canada announce a one-year collaboration to expand public discussion on the future of the Internet in Canada through a national event series and a podcast

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June 2021 / Technology

My Quest to Make My Dog Internet Famous

May 17, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Erica Lenti

I loved Belle, my one-eyed puppy. But could I convince everybody else that she was a star?

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June 2021 / Letters

Letters to the Editor: June 2021

May 16, 2021January 6, 2022 - by Readers

On fighting disinformation, Canada’s decentralized immigration system, beauty in a post-COVID-19 world, and more

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Science

Having More Nightmares Lately? You’re Not Alone

May 14, 2021May 19, 2021 - by Carla Ciccone

Swarms of bugs, inescapable crowds, and moments of maskless horror are the new normal. Will we ever sleep soundly again?

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June 2021

Editor’s Letter: The Canadian Revolution

May 13, 2021May 16, 2021 - by Jessica Johnson

What kind of country do we want to live in?

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June 2021 / Society

Welcome to the Manor: Church by Day, Strip Club by Night

May 12, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Drew Nelles

Saturday nights are for dancing, but Sunday mornings are for Jesus

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June 2021

What Would It Take for Canada to Leave the Monarchy?

May 11, 2021May 3, 2023 - by David Schneiderman

The majority of Canadians consider the monarchy outdated, but leaving is easier said than done

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Month: May 2021

What Happens to Our Brains When We Get Depressed?

Is Buying a Piece of Virtual Art Better for the Environment?

Having More Nightmares Lately? You’re Not Alone

Editor’s Letter: The Canadian Revolution

Welcome to the Manor: Church by Day, Strip Club by Night

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