Behind many of our ‘cultural war’ issues, there’s a tension that doesn’t make much sense to me. Namely, the categorical difference between material human products and conceptual human products. This distinction has led to innumerable safety standards for nearly everything humans manufacture, grow, or otherwise produce. From food safety standards, building codes, and environmental protection…
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If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ve no doubt heard the buzz about ChatGPT and other generative AI text and image systems. After the initial hype, we’ve seen much pooh-poohing of the real capabilities of these tools. Instead, I want to plant a flag that these baby AI…
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Is your present self sabotaging your future self? It’s time to get all your selves on the same team.
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As I write this, the United States stands on the precipice of an election that will radically shape the future of American politics. The whirlwind of news and hot takes is nearly overwhelming and will likely continue even after the final vote is counted. But amidst the torrent, we have a chance to step back…
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COVID-19 is forcing an educational experiment like nothing the U.S. has even seen. How do we support students, families, and teachers?
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We’re living in the post-truth era, but it will take more than social media disclosures or an election to fix the problem. It’s up to each of us.
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Americans are struggling to reconcile individual liberty with community well-being. But we should be using our freedoms to make our communities stronger.
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COVID-19 is one of many changes that are disrupting our “normal” lives. And that’s not going to change anytime soon.
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Believe it or not, we’ve stumbled into a utopian vision. Architects dreamed of life without urban sprawl. Our sudden online lives may be a new beginning.
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I have no fear of death. More important, I don’t fear life.— Steven Seagal A Steven Seagal quote? I know, but stick with me. Fear is an essential human emotion. It’s hardwired into our brains in a dozen different ways. And for much of human history, fear (and its cousin anxiety) kept us safe in a world…
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