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The Pandemic Body
Tag: science
How to Listen to Scientific Experts
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
At a time when thought is more difficult than ever, the Coronavirus pandemic forces us to stop and do just that: think.
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.
How a Minority Rules
Republican advantage over Democrats is deeper than gerrymandering. There are three that combine show the true depth of GOP power.
Is Veganism Racist?
A powerful and prevalent critique of veganism is the idea that it, its methods, or its impact are racist. But does the critique work?
On the Moral Status of Machines
Why our conversation about the moral standing of Artificial Intelligence might be misguided
Facebook’s Good Intentions
A review of S. Matthew Liao's NY Times piece, "Do You Have a Moral Duty to Leave Facebook?"
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