Our Smartphones, Ourselves: An Interactive Map of the New Demographics
What do the phones we use say about who we are and the places we live? Come explore our interactive map to find out. More »
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Rebecca J. Rosen is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic. She was previously an associate editor at The Wilson Quarterly, where she spearheaded the magazine's In Essence section.
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