surfing

Barbarian Days

By Gabriel Thompson Jul 24, 2015 William Finnegan's memoir about surfing has more depth than many about other addictions. Nothing, not even his cliched dream of chasing waves, is as uncomplicated as it appears. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

America’s Mermaid

Deanne Stillman / Truthdig May 25, 2011 A real-life tale in which I meet the real Gidget, discover an ancient novella and see surfing’s holy grail. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Privacy Intrusion With a Twist

Staff / Truthdig Mar 11, 2009 Google on Wednesday officially announced its entry into the fray of contextualized advertising -- serving up advertisements in accordance with a user's prior Web-surfing habits. The move, which has raised alarm in the privacy community, carries an unprecedented privacy twist: Google users will now be able to see and edit the information the company collects about them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mystical States Explained, via Surfing

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2006 Want to know why near-death experiences frequently feature tunnels of white, euphoric light? The L Times Book Review recommends picking up a copy of Truthdig contributor Steven Kotler's new book "West of Jesus: Surfing, Science, and the Origins of Belief" to find out Also: the Village Voice gives "West of Jesus" a rave. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wave Rider

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2006 Truthdig contributor Steven Kotler describes in The New York Times Magazine how the mere act of going surfing pulled him out of a near-suicidal battle with Lyme disease and kick-started a quest to explore the nexus of surf, science and spirituality. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )