What Happened to the American Vacation?

A rant about corporate blandness, screen fatigue, and the death of enchantment. Plus: latest wellness news & trends!

I’m back from my much-needed break! Below are some thoughts on the increasing loss of enchantment (and why it matters), along with new wellness fads, Blue Zone skepticism, and more.

News:

• I shared my thoughts about some of the ridiculous "longevity" clinics with Bloomberg Businessweek: "So much of this just an exercise in psychology, making people feel better about what they’re doing.”

These Membership Clubs for the Rich Say They Can Actually Slow Aging

Appearances:

• I’ll be speaking at QEDcon, the UKʼs largest skepticism and pop-science conference, Oct 19-20! I’ll be doing a talk on the wellness industry, as well as a panel on investigative journalism. INFO

• I’ll also be speaking at CSICon in Vegas! Join me, along with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Timothy Caulfield, and more. INFO

What Happened to the American Vacation?

This summer, I found myself thinking about Disneyland. It's been almost ten years since my last visit, and I have always cherished the memories I made at the park. I remember going wh…