I personally find much of the prose in the New Yorker clear, even inspiring. Especially w.r.t. its travel writing, I don't think any publication better captures

I personally find much of the prose in the New Yorker clear, even inspiring. Especially w.r.t. its travel writing, I don't think any publication better captures the magic and the essence of the experience. [0] [1] I also think Emily Nussbaum is a wonderful TV critic and more or less deserves credit for elevating TV criticism to equal status with art & movie reviews. Having said that, I quite take your point and I am always pleased when a researcher takes the time to write clearly. It's a skill that needs to be practiced and developed, but unfortunately, for most academics, investing in that skill isn't obviously a good career choice. [0] https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/07/06/how-prosperity-transformed-the-falklands https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/07/06/how-prosperity... [1] https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/11/the-enduring-romance-of-the-night-train https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/11/the-enduring-r...