Do we start with the parts or with the whole?
How to Think about the World
Tag: philosophy
The Projection-Hypocrisy Two Step
How hypocrisy and projection combine to destroy political conversation
Understanding Marshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan said “the medium is the message” and distinguished “hot” and “cold” media. What was he talking about and why should we care?
How to Break Up with Someone
What should the end of a relationship look like?
A Guide for Talking to Trump Supporters 2.0
Strategies for your conversations with Trump supporters
Who is Responsible for This?
A political parable
The Impeachment Fantasy
Let alone a second Trump term, people are not worried enough about whether the country can handle a second Trump campaign.
Should You Be a Person of Principle?
An investigation of what it is to be a “person of principle,” including a critique of some recent episodes of Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast.
The Ideology of Political Pragmatism
How to navigate debates within the Democratic party, and the left more broadly.
Sadly, there can be no right to be heard
Non-interference from the government isn’t enough to guarantee free speech, but it’s still the best we can do.
