Metro Issue: Jun 6–Jun 12, 2019

Cover Story
The Futurist
David Brin explores the fluid boundaries between human, alien and artificial intelligence-an excerpt from Existence.
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back to topGoogle Guy

Patrick Pichette told the C2-MTL Conference about a vision of world change that starts in Mountain View.
read moreWho’s Smoking

The glorification of recreational medical cannabis use troubles some folks as Hempcon comes to San Jose.
read moreMusic & Nightlife
back to topHustle and Flow

Checking in on the relentless but enigmatic career of rapper Andre Nickatina.
read moreJulius Papp and DJ Kirk

Julius Papp will astound with his musical knowledge at Luxury Soul.
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back to topCreation Stories

Tom Bissell asks what makes artists create-and ruffles some literary plumage along the way.
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back to topToyhouse

Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom exudes nostalgia for an era the director never really knew.
read moreThe Gods Must Be Crazy

Charlize Theron is the prickly boss behind the mission to find mankind's origins in 'Prometheus.'
read moreSV Dining
back to topBistro Style

Sometimes, strip malls contain pockets of culinary relief, like Bistro Tupaz in south San Jose.
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