Culture Opinion | Why the Beijing Olympics Are So Hard to Watch Instead of showing the best of what humanity can do, this year’s Olympics seem to reflect what we can’t. February 13, 2022 1 minute read Instead of showing the best of what humanity can do, this year’s Olympics seem to reflect what we can’t. About the Author View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Opinion | You’ve Done Self Care. You’ve Languished. Now Try This.Next: Rhode Island post office to be named for fallen soldier Related Stories Culture NYFW’s September 2026 Schedule Is Already Turning Into a Fashion Power Map P.C. editor August 10, 2026 Culture Netflix’s 300 AI Titles and Nolan’s IMAX Boom Show Hollywood’s Industry Split Screen P.C. editor July 21, 2026 Culture June’s Fashion Launch Calendar Is Starting to Look Like Its Own News Cycle P.C. editor June 6, 2026