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Turns out the golden age of marriage was not-so-golden. We talk with professors Sharon Sassler and Stephanie Coontz about how marriage has changed, and where it’s headed.

“Knowing what people think of you makes you a better person.” Frank McAndrew lays out an argument for why gossip is good. We apologize for any middle school flashbacks that might induce.

Did you know Vanna White sued Samsung for an ad featuring a blond robot? Neither did we. Ryan Calo walks us through an emerging field: robot law!