Free-to-read online essays and interviews about science, technology, economics and culture. Asterisk’s about page describes a San Francisco Bay Area perspective and a focus on examining assumptions and evidence. Published by nonprofit Obelus, Inc.; supported by donors, subscriptions and a Coefficient Giving grant. Print subscriptions cost money; this entry links to free online reading.
Online magazine of ideas and culture publishing long-form essays on philosophy, science, ethics, technology and society. Free to read.
From the site: Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. We publish in-depth essays from the world’s most incisive and ambitious thinkers, and a mix of original and curated videos — free to all.