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Sadly, there can be no right to be heard
The 4 Possible Futures of Automation
Is Veganism Racist?
Wake Up, Sam Harris
A Note on Russian Ads
The Coming Oppression
What Philosophy Owes Society IV: Better Teachers
Disqualified: 12 Forgotten Trump Absurdities
The speed and spin of the news cycle makes it difficult to grasp the true absurdity of much that Trump and his administration does. Many commentators think this is intentional: as long as we are constantly off balance, egregious mind-breaking absurdities start to feel normal. Eventually people give up trying to track down facts and… Continue reading Disqualified: 12 Forgotten Trump Absurdities
The Socratic Method and Conversational Violence
In “A Guide for Talking to Trump Supporters,” beloved Vimmer Zach says that using the Socratic Method is a particularly useful strategy for engaging Trump supporters. The idea is that through critical questioning, we can bring Trump supporters to realize flaws in their reasons for supporting Trump. Sometimes, however, as these conversations practically play out,… Continue reading The Socratic Method and Conversational Violence