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
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Hannah Arendt on Evil
Does Arendt's concept of the banality of evil apply to American politics now? Listen to the conversation!
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.
Discipline and Educate
The problem with higher education is deeper than the withdrawal of support under neoliberal regimes, it is the role education plays in maintaining the ideology of meritocracy.
Why Isn’t the Online World the “Real” World?
Listen to the 2-part conversation!
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.
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?
The Meaning of Authorship
A piece with no author
Don’t Read Harry Frankfurt’s “On Bullshit”
Harry Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit" isn't actually very good.
Who to Vote For
A different type of voter guide
