This Week’s Issue: Astrology in the Age of Uncertainty

Plus: Why so many directors want to work with Adam Driver, Thomas Edison's genius, and hand-delivered avocados. View in browser | Update your preferences Modern Life Astrology in the Age of Uncertainty Millennials who see no contradiction between using astrology and believing in science are fuelling a resurgence of the practice. By Christine Smallwood Comment Turkey, Syria, the Kurds, and Trump’s Abandonment of Foreign Policy The President’s ignorance of the world has never been so blatant—or produced such bipartisan opposition. By Robin Wright A Reporter at Large The Shattered Afghan Dream of Peace Trump upended peace talks. Civilian casualties keep climbing. After eighteen years of war, Afghans are suffering more than ever. By Luke Mogelson Profiles Adam Driver, the Original Man Why so many directors want to work with Hollywood’s most unconventional lead. By Michael Schulman American Chronicles The Invention—and Reinvention—of Impeachment It’s the ultimate political weapon. But we’ve never agreed on what it’s for. By Jill Lepore Books The Real Nature of Thomas Edison’s Genius The inventor did not look for problems in need of solutions; he looked for solutions in need of modification. By Casey Cep Books Can Brain Science Help Us Break Bad Habits? Studies suggest that relying on will power is hopeless. Instead, we must find strategies that don’t require us to be strong. By Jerome Groopman Door to Door Psst! Wanna Buy an Avocado? Miguel Gonzalez, who hand-delivers perfectly ripe specimens to restaurants and private citizens, may have solved the rock-hard-avocado problem. By Rachel Felder PAID POST “Riveting… Wonderful… Something for everyone.” —The New York Times In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle to becoming a living legend. Click for more. Humor from The New Yorker Shouts & Murmurs Your Immortality Application Your story about meditating for thirty minutes raised some questions among our panel about your ability to handle an eternity of the mind. By Cora Frazier Cartoons From The Issue Cartoons from the Issue Drawings and drollery from this week’s magazine. Sign up for more newsletters from The New Yorker. Visit The New Yorker shop. Question about your subscription? Contact Customer Care. New Yorker digital subscribers get unlimited access to everything on newyorker.com. Log in to your account here. We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to TNYinbox@newyorker.com. This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, NewYorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2019. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.