Conservative apologists for the status quo often stigmatize their opponents as “utopian.” But socialists and feminists shouldn’t be afraid of the term, since utopian thought can play an important role in helping us develop practical alternatives.

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The oldest known bricks, dating over 9,000 years, were discovered in Jericho. These handmade, sun-dried mud bricks predate the use of fired bricks and have significantly contributed to the development of human civilization, highlighting their importance in the construction and architectural advancements of ancient societies.

Tim Hayward looks at the science, culture, history - and future - of psychedelics.