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.
10/12/2020
Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content
Facebook has explicitly banned Holocaust denial for the first time.
Quote worth repeating: “My own thinking has evolved as I’ve seen data showing an increase in anti-Semitic violence, as have our wider policies on hate speech,” said Mark Zuckerberg.
“Drawing the right lines between what is and isn’t acceptable speech isn’t straightforward, but with the current state of the world, I believe this is the right balance.”
10/14/2020
How to Read the News Without Losing Your Mind
5 things to remember before giving up on everything
Is it possible to stay informed and engaged without destroying our faith in humanity every morning?
Yes. The key is learning how to read the news with an understanding of both its structure and your own brain’s, a critical (but not distrustful) eye, and an equanimous, long-term perspective. We’ve gathered these ideas into a five-step approach for how to keep reading the news—without losing your mind.
09/04/2020
