Vol. 2010s · No. 2017 · PRICE 25¢
The 2017 Times
AI-Generated Historical Illustration
February 26, 2017 | Film
Reshaped Realities, Viral Chaos, and Cultural Reckonings
In 2017, global culture recalibrated as viral phenomena, political tension, and historic social movements redefined the zeitgeist. From jaw-dropping live mistakes to unprecedented digital crazes, it was a year where the unpredictable became the everyday norm.
The #MeToo Movement Goes Viral
Sparked by revelations in Hollywood, a global hashtag campaign empowered millions to expose systemic sexual harassment and assault across industries.
The Great American Eclipse
Millions across North America gathered under the totality path to witness the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse visible in the US in nearly a century.
Also this year
Fyre Festival Meltdown
April 2017 | Pop Culture
Promised as a luxury music festival in the Bahamas, the event collapsed into chaos with cheese sandwiches and emergency tents, captivating the internet.
Despacito Takes Over the World
Summer 2017 | Music
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's hit became an unprecedented global sensation, shattering streaming records and dominating charts all summer long.
Nintendo Switch Launches
March 3, 2017 | Gaming
Nintendo revolutionized gaming by releasing a hybrid console that seamlessly switched between TV and portable play alongside Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Bitcoin's Historic Meteoric Rise
December 2017 | Finance
Cryptocurrency entered mainstream consciousness as Bitcoin soared from around $1,000 in January to an unprecedented peak near $20,000 by December.
Hurricane Maria Devastates Puerto Rico
September 20, 2017 | History
The catastrophic Category 4 hurricane destroyed Puerto Rico's power grid and infrastructure, triggering a severe humanitarian crisis.