The Pandemic Body

What does the pandemic say about the relationship between your body and others?

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?"