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Philosopher William MacAskill coined the term "longtermism" to convey the idea that humans have a moral responsibility to protect the future of humanity, prevent it from going extinct and create a better future for many generations to come. He outlines this concept in his new book, <em>What We</em> Owe<em> the Future</em>.

How can we help humans thrive trillions of years from now? This philosopher has a plan

William MacAskill's book, What We Owe the Future, urges today's humans to protect future humans — an idea he calls longtermism. Here are a few of his hardly modest proposals.

Canada is expanding categories for medically assisted death

NPR's Michel Martin Speaks with Dr. Madeline Li about how Canada is set to expand the categories of those who can request medical assistance to end their lives to include people with mental illness.

Bullet in the Brain

E-40, Lil B, Too $hort and Kamaiyah. Collage by Jackie Lay / NPR.

How the Bay Area became a rap incubator with a chip on its shoulder

Though the Bay's vibrant rap community lit the fuse on many of the stars, styles and innovations that have blown up across the map, the region might still be best known for being underestimated.

Excerpt: 'Why Is My Mother Getting A Tattoo?: And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask'

Excerpt: 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Future'

Excerpt: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future

Excerpt: 'A Homemade Life'

Excerpt: 'Castle'

J. Robert Lennon's creepy and wickedly smart new novel is a story of paranoia and simmering violence, set amidst 612 acres on the far western edge of the country.

Shortwave podcast explores Pluto's planetary demotion

In this except from "Space Camp," a special series from NPR science podcast Short Wave, host Regina Barber delves into Pluto's demotion from planet to dwarf planet.

Don Toliver, a Travis Scott signee who quickly defined his own lane, takes his half-sung raps to colorful new realms on <em>HARDSTONE PSYCHO</em>.

For a rising class of rap cyborgs, there's mastery in the mumble

New albums by Don Toliver and LUCKI take opposite paths to the same calling, an understanding of rap as texture rather than text.

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