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.
Tag: Optimism
11/26/2021
Be reassured: the world is not as divided as we might think
Beneath the public discord about BLM, the climate and feminism, there is surprising consensus about how the world should be.
11/17/2021
Steven Pinker Has His Reasons
The psychologist unpacks rationality and denies being a guru to the capitalist elite.
11/18/2021
Young people more optimistic about the world than older generations – Unicef
Despite mental health and climate concerns, youth believe they can improve the world, survey for World Children’s Day finds.
11/11/2021
Hidden Progress: A More Hopeful Future
What if we give less airtime to doom? Find out why things today aren't as bad as we might think.
11/11/2021
Opinion: If We Can Report on the Problem, We Can Report on the Solution
After 11 years and roughly 600 columns, this is our last. The goal of Fixes was to highlight efforts to solve problems and the insights those efforts held for society. So, for our last column, we’re interviewing each other about some of the things we learned along the way.
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?
10/01/2021
Surf Ghana: meet the skateboarding collective making waves in Africa
Scenes shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.
09/03/2021
Louisiana Artists Mobilize to Help Hurricane Ida Victims
With official authorities overwhelmed and underfunded, locals have mobilized a robust relief response, among them members of the state’s thriving arts community.
09/03/2021
Steven Pinker Thinks Your Sense of Imminent Doom Is Wrong
In our uncertain age, which can so often feel so dark and disturbing, Steven Pinker has distinguished himself as a voice of positivity.
08/25/2021
Weary of turmoil and division, most teens still voice faith in future, Post-Ipsos poll finds
These 14-to-18-year-olds are coming of age amid a pandemic, racial justice protests and political hostility, but remain optimistic about their own lives.
08/24/2021
Anne-Marie Slaughter on why America’s diversity is its strength
America must go from global policeman to problem-solver while overcoming political dysfunction at home
08/08/2021