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.
Author: Brian Leli
11/27/2023
Progress in 5 Minutes: Psychedelics to the rescue
Long-overdue research about, legalization of, and enthusiasm for therapeutic psychedelics are spreading.
10/30/2023
Americans deserve a better political system
Ideas for increasing civic pluralism, rebooting institutional independence, and building a better media
10/10/2023
Did technology kill the craftsman?
Why we should keep making meaningful work amid the speed and convenience of technology
09/06/2023
17 fertility scenarios
A shrinking population seems likely to lead to a shrinking economy, where innovation grinds to a halt. Here are some other possibilities.
08/10/2023
What Could Go Right? More countries abolish the death penalty
Ghana joins 123 other nations in ending capital punishment, as the practice quickly (and quietly) recedes.
07/27/2023
What Could Go Right? The end of AIDS
Dramatic progress in sub-Saharan Africa means it could be possible, soon.
07/20/2023
What Could Go Right? Massive poverty drop
New data show that the change since 2000 is in the hundreds of millions.
07/13/2023
What Could Go Right? America ain’t so bad
Dropping emissions, free diapers, and tiny homes for veterans are just a handful of good things happening in the United States right now.
07/06/2023
What Could Go Right? 50+ animal comebacks
We are now seeing the results of conservation efforts to save endangered species.
06/29/2023
What Could Go Right? AI everywhere
Plus, wins for pregnant women and women who don’t want to get pregnant.
06/22/2023
What Could Go Right? Moral breakdown!
Isn't real. We tend to view the past through rose-colored glasses, but humans are not demonstrably worse than they used to be.
06/15/2023
