Understanding Marshall McLuhan 09/13/202005/28/2021 ZachLeave a comment 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 Listen to Scientific Experts 04/15/202005/01/2020 ZachLeave a comment It is more important than ever that we understand how scientists translate their technical understanding into something actionable for the public.
Arendt on thinking and the coronavirus pandemic 04/08/202004/30/2020 Gabe2 Comments At a time when thought is more difficult than ever, the Coronavirus pandemic forces us to stop and do just that: think.
A Guide for Talking to Trump Supporters 2.0 02/02/202005/28/2021 Zach1 Comment Strategies for your conversations with Trump supporters
The Ideology of Political Pragmatism 06/17/201905/28/2021 Zach2 Comments How to navigate debates within the Democratic party, and the left more broadly.
Sadly, there can be no right to be heard 05/18/201907/08/2019 Gabe2 Comments Non-interference from the government isn’t enough to guarantee free speech, but it’s still the best we can do.
How a Minority Rules 02/25/201905/28/2021 Zach4 Comments Republican advantage over Democrats is deeper than gerrymandering. There are three that combine show the true depth of GOP power.
Facebook’s Good Intentions 11/26/201805/28/2021 Zach1 Comment A review of S. Matthew Liao's NY Times piece, "Do You Have a Moral Duty to Leave Facebook?"
Don’t Read Harry Frankfurt’s “On Bullshit” 11/10/201801/18/2022 Zach5 Comments Harry Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit" isn't actually very good.