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Adam Elder

Adam Elder is a writer in San Diego. He's also written for Esquire and WIRED magazines, VICE, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, newyorker.com and elsewhere.

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This Is How Much Cash You Should Carry With You at All Times

In the bar, on a trip and on a date

The Art of Decoding a Backhanded Compliment

As insults go, the backhanded compliment is a sophisticated weapon. It’s not as straightforward as simply tossing an insult grenade. Instead, it’s like setting and…

How Music Affects the Amount You Drink

Music triggers people in plenty of weird ways: It can calm you; it can make you happy; it can help you eat less; it can…