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What will my kid's world be like?

AI, Climate Shock, Extreme Politics, and Other Baffling Points of Inflection

Jan 6 •

Denying Ourselves to Death

Is human nature up to the challenges of the 21st century? I'm not sure.

Oct 8, 2024 •

Nationalist Fictions, in Europe and America

When people are feeling devalued or adrift, their instincts can be exploited by the powerful.

Jul 25, 2024 •

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The Battleground

Antisemitism has been confusing for 2,500 years

It's not just you. It's the imbrication of multiple threads of identity.

Dec 14, 2023 •

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