For millions of people, the promise of a good night’s sleep has become something close to an obsession. We live in an era of wearable technology that claims to unlock the secrets of our rest, and few brands have embodied that promise as successfully as Oura, the San Francisco–based smart ring company. With its sleek, minimalist rings starting at around $300, Oura has positioned itself not just as a fitness accessory, but as a trusted guide to the most intimate workings of the body. The company, now valued at roughly $11 billion, has cultivated a devoted following among athletes, executives,…

In the vast, scrolling river of social media, where a thousand videos flood our feeds every minute, some clips have the power to stop us cold. One such video recently surged across WhatsApp and Twitter, sparking a wave of terror and outrage. It showed two men, their heads covered with turbans, slumped over and hunched awkwardly on the dusty side of a road, their bodies swaying in a troubling, lethargic stupor. They were unresponsive, their gazes fixed on some invisible point in the distance, appearing utterly disconnected from the reality around them. To the average viewer, this was a stark,…