What if regulating Facebook fails?

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 07.04.21   QUANTUM FIELD THEORY | 10-MINUTE READ Mathematicians Prove a 2D Version of Quantum Gravity Works BY CHARLIE WOOD In three towering papers, a team of mathematicians has worked out the details of Liouville quantum field theory, forging a bridge between math and physics.   DEALS | 8-MINUTE READ The Best Fourth of July Deals on Home and Outdoor Goods BY GEAR TEAM Celebrate Independence Day by saving on grilling accessories, tablets, phones, espresso machines, hair tools—and, of course, mattresses.   WORK OUT | 5-MINUTE READ How to Work Out More—Using Your Phone's Default Apps BY DAVID NIELD You don't need a new wearable to get moving or meet your health goals. Turn to the smartphone you already have.   IDEAS | 8-MINUTE READ What If Regulating Facebook Fails? BY SIVA VAIDHYANATHAN It seems increasingly likely that antitrust and content moderation tools aren't up to the task. Here's what we do next. GET WIRED Fourth of July Sale! Ending Soon: Get WIRED for $10 $5. You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now.   ROLL INITIATIVE | 5-MINUTE READ The Case for Orc Wizards—and Why You Should Play RPGs 'Wrong' BY LAURENCE RUSSELL Breaking the conventions of tabletop role-playing is great for everyone.   BRAVE NEW WORLD | 7-MINUTE READ How to Travel Safely During Your Pandemic Summer BY MATT JANCER Whether you want to fly internationally or cross state lines by car or train, here's what you should know.   LET'S GO | 4-MINUTE READ Returnal and Why Games Need More Badass Middle-Aged Women BY SUSAN ARENDT Women in video games are either young and sexy or old and wise. But a character who's built up the strength and confidence of experience? Sign me up.   THE WIRED KITCHEN | 6-MINUTE READ Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook BY JOE RAY The first book from renowned pitmaster and chef Rodney Scott puts a long-neglected keystone of Black American culture on the table.   SIGN UP Subscriber Exclusive: Steven Levy's Take on Tech, Big and Small A fresh and fearless weekly look at the world of tech, with the benefit of hindsight. From the indispensable chronicler of all things tech, WIRED editor at large Steven Levy. GET THE NEWSLETTER     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.