Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Article Source: Persuasion
10/04/2021
Why It Is Rational To Be Good
One realm that is sometimes excluded from the rational is the moral. Can we ever deduce what’s right or wrong?
10/02/2021
Kwame Anthony Appiah: Rethinking Identity
Kwame Anthony Appiah and Yascha Mounk discuss how to strengthen the human bonds that allow diverse democracies to flourish.
Why Americans Fight Over History
Matthew Karp and Yascha Mounk discuss competing stories about the triumphs—and horrors—of American history.
09/08/2021
Stop Celebrating Death
We can push back on bad beliefs without viewing people who hold them with contempt or disgust.
09/04/2021
Are We Too Divided to Be Patriotic?
In this week’s conversation, Samuel Goldman and Yascha Mounk talk about different notions of patriotism and debate whether strong participation in local institutions is the key to restoring a healthier political climate.
08/14/2021
How to Boost Innovation
Alex Tabarrok and Yascha Mounk discuss how to make America more agile and resilient in dealing with crises.
07/23/2021
The End of “Cancel Culture”?
Young Americans may return us to a culture of compassion and forgiveness.
07/12/2021
The Media’s COVID Success
Correcting its coverage of the lab-leak theory is not a sign of failure. It shows the system works.
07/03/2021
The Pursuit of Happiness
Arthur Brooks and Yascha Mounk unravel the elusive science of living happily.
06/25/2021
The Perils of 180ism
Stop blindly opposing your adversaries. Stick to your values and think for yourself.
06/26/2021
What Binds Us Together
George Packer and Yascha Mounk discuss the path toward a more unified America.
06/19/2021