Who Decides Our Desires?
Who Decides Our Desires? Luke Burgis on why what we want is dependent on the whims of others.
February 13, 2023 |
How We Can Regain Our Sense of Self
How We Can Regain Our Sense of Self In a world that increasingly demands our attention, how can we take back control of our ambitions and interests?
February 13, 2023 |
How a Philosopher of Terror Became Just Another Curiosity
How a Philosopher of Terror Became Just Another Curiosity With every year, the obsessions of the post-9/11 era recede further out of mind. That's a good thing.
February 06, 2023 |
The Eternal Return of the Paranoid Style
The Eternal Return of the Paranoid Style Why can't Americans—no matter their politics—stop inventing conspiracy theories?
January 30, 2023 |
Are Muslims Boring Now?
Are Muslims Boring Now? Muslims are becoming proxies in the culture war—just like everyone else.
January 23, 2023 |
George Kennan and the Restrainers
George Kennan and the Restrainers Kennan was a conflicted, complicated character. Neither he nor his heirs can be easily pigeonholed.
January 16, 2023 |
How to Get Normal Politics Back
How to Get Normal Politics Back Damon Linker argues that our democracy is in worse shape than Shadi thinks.
January 14, 2023 |
Is the 'Deep State' a Figment of the Right's Imagination?
Is the 'Deep State' a Figment of the Right's Imagination? And how a DeSantis victory—with a clear popular vote margin—might actually strengthen our democracy.
January 14, 2023 |
Life is Inherently Uncomfortable
Life is Inherently Uncomfortable Muslim students may have been offended by a painting of the Prophet. That's a feature, not a bug.
January 09, 2023 |
A Series of Moments, Frozen in Time
A Series of Moments, Frozen in Time Why is it that I find it so hard to make good videos? Is it because I’m bad at telling stories?
January 02, 2023 |