humankind

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When the toys use messaging apps to control their owners in ways that go terrifyingly unnoticed, humankind itself seems to be blundering about with its brain unplugged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The author rehabilitates the Greek Arachne—unfairly condemned to be a spider because of her creative ability—then returns us to Spider Woman and Spider Grandmother, the kindly, creative beings who bring life and wisdom to humankind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The official presenting the award called the discovery the vitamin’s “greatest practical importance” and lauded it among the discoveries that have been of great benefit to humankind.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

"I hope that today we plant the seeds of peace not only for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait, but for all humankind," Cheng said on Wednesday, in comments broadcast by Taiwanese media.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Yet if the new view is correct and the work of humankind was pervasive, where does that leave efforts to restore nature?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann