It is more important than ever that we understand how scientists translate their technical understanding into something actionable for the public.
How to Listen to Scientific Experts
Tag: science
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.
Hannah Arendt on Evil
Does Arendt's concept of the banality of evil apply to American politics now? Listen to the conversation!
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.
Why Isn’t the Online World the “Real” World?
Listen to the 2-part conversation!
Creative Responsibility: a Call for Papers
There is a moral issue that deserves more attention: creation
The 4 Possible Futures of Automation
Can all jobs be automated? When we think about the question in its most abstract form, we are forced to question assumptions about labor and ourselves.
How a Minority Rules
Republican advantage over Democrats is deeper than gerrymandering. There are three that combine show the true depth of GOP power.
