A good teacher of humane self-development should move away from “ought” and focus more on “how to”.
Ethics & Values
Church Ordered to Give Back Donations, Facing Bankruptcy
Church funded by fraudster faces the music.
Church funded by fraudster faces the music.
To Trim Our Richest Down to Democratic Size, We Need to Think Big
. . . but maybe start small.
. . . but maybe start small.
Mindful Minds, Sustainable Lives — part 2
Exploring the Interaction Between Mental Health and Sustainability
Exploring the Interaction Between Mental Health and Sustainability
Wake-Up Call: Reducing Road Accidents With Customised Driver Alerts
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel.
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel.
The Number of U.S. Poultry Farms Is Rising — Which Is Bad News for Animals and the Environment
As America’s appetite for chicken increases, so too do the negative effects of poultry farms.
As America’s appetite for chicken increases, so too do the negative effects of poultry farms.
Abraham J. Heschel: Live Life in Radical Amazement Daily
Awe is the beginning of happiness.
Awe is the beginning of happiness.
How Dating Sites Automate Racism
Sociologist’s new book finds algorithms that suggest partners often reflect stereotypes, biases.
Sociologist’s new book finds algorithms that suggest partners often reflect stereotypes, biases.
A Smear-Faced Canary Called Nova Scotia
What do we make of the changing religious demographics in Canadian society, as immigration buffers the loss of Christianity in Canada, barely?
What do we make of the changing religious demographics in Canadian society, as immigration buffers the loss of Christianity in Canada, barely?
Chile “The Working Classes Have Dropped Out”
At mid-term, what is the balance sheet of the man who promised to “reopen the main avenues” of socialist President Salvador Allende?
At mid-term, what is the balance sheet of the man who promised to “reopen the main avenues” of socialist President Salvador Allende?
Opinion: Do ‘Griefbots’ Help Mourners Deal with Loss?
Bereaved people should temper their expectations when chatting with AI-driven simulations of their lost loved ones.
Bereaved people should temper their expectations when chatting with AI-driven simulations of their lost loved ones.
Many Americans Are Starting to ‘Lose It.’ But What, Exactly, Are We Losing?
The terrifying loss of a shared ‘consensus reality’ is destroying our society and slowly driving us bonkers.
The terrifying loss of a shared ‘consensus reality’ is destroying our society and slowly driving us bonkers.
Immigration Makes Our Country Stronger. Cruelty Makes It Weak.
The data is clear: more immigration means less crime, better pay, and a stronger country for native-born and immigrant Americans alike.
The data is clear: more immigration means less crime, better pay, and a stronger country for native-born and immigrant Americans alike.
Plans to Curb Meat and Dairy Emissions Have a Deadline, and It’s Sooner Than You Think
A new report signed by 200 climate researchers says we have the next decade to reduce emissions from factory farms, and most within five years.
A new report signed by 200 climate researchers says we have the next decade to reduce emissions from factory farms, and most within five years.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
Emission Impossible
Here's what happened when two climate reporters tried to ditch natural gas.
Here’s what happened when two climate reporters tried to ditch natural gas.