adrienne matei

@ffoxpack

Environment & lifestyle writer @GuardianUS / freelance tech, culture, trends / bylines in The New York Times, The Atlantic, WSJ & more. Columbia journalism.

Vancouver, Canada adriennematei.com Joined July 2011

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adrienne matei @ffoxpack Aug 14, 2025

Wrote a little something about KOTH & the sacrifices required to create a web of human relations. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…

www.theatlantic.com ‘King of the Hill’ Now Looks Like a Fantasy The sitcom returns with a vision of suburban America that’s harder to come by.

adrienne matei @ffoxpack Aug 6, 2025

My piece on why colour perception can decline with age:
theguardian.com/wellness/2025/…

www.theguardian.com Was everything brighter 40 years ago? How color perception changes as we age Do things look duller? As we age, the way we see the world can change – literally

adrienne matei @ffoxpack Jul 13, 2025

Senior cohousing could alleviate the eldercare crisis, reduce loneliness, and boost joy in later life; why don't more seniors know it's an option? theguardian.com/wellness/2025/…

www.theguardian.com ‘A vastly superior way to live’: why more seniors should choose cohousing Unlike nursing homes or living alone (and lonely), cohousing emphasizes community and mutual support

adrienne matei @ffoxpack Jul 1, 2025

We think about people using ai for work and school, but it’s also reshaping interpersonal communications and all the little notes we write each other to bond. My latest:
theguardian.com/wellness/ng-in…

www.theguardian.com ‘Hey man, I’m so sorry for your loss’: should you use AI to text? Artificial intelligence has entered the personal chat. What does that say about human relationships?

adrienne matei @ffoxpack Jun 5, 2025

Always gross to talk about kitchens with microbiologists, and yet I learn things (don't buy bagged lettuce in the US rn!)
theguardian.com/wellness/2025/…

www.theguardian.com Don’t rinse raw chicken: nine food safety tips from microbiologists We all have questionable kitchen habits – experts break down how to avoid spreading pathogens at home