Wednesday’s Biggest Stories

Every evening, we wrap up the day’s biggest stories in one place for you to easily check out. If you’ve been off the grid all day, jump in here and catch up on current events.

Interview: Star Wars’ Sound Designer On Lucas, Abrams And The Role Of Audio In Storytelling
Matt Wood has been quietly creating the audio for the movies you’ve loved for 25 years.

Your Shitty Brain Is Scared Of Invisible Stuff For No Reason
You’re not often aware of it, but there’s bloatware embedded in the operating system between your ears.

Why Brave New World Is No Longer The Terrifying Dystopia It Used To Be
Brave New World used to be one of the most terrifying stories about a false utopia.

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