We obviously have a persistent need for the company of others whom we perceive as similar to us, but — and this is essential — superior to us.
About Christopher White
How to Resuscitate a Space Alien
Space aliens are coming to us through advanced technology: it’s called the Web
Space aliens are coming to us through advanced technology: it’s called the Web
Are Social Media Algorithms A Roomba That Smears Digital Dung? That Tracks.
The post-truth age is our home.
The post-truth age is our home.
Slouching Toward the Googleplex: Give Me That Screen Time Religion
Whether we’re putting in 10,000 steps to earn a digital badge or walking with Jesus, an algorithm is the thing that’s keeping us on our toes.
Whether we’re putting in 10,000 steps to earn a digital badge or walking with Jesus, an algorithm is the thing that’s keeping us on our toes.
These 80-Year-Old Runners Are Probably Faster Than You. They’re Definitely Fitter.
Is staying fast over fifty the key to a long health span?
Is staying fast over fifty the key to a long health span?
Why We Need Running Now More Than Ever
We run best with others, that’s a fact.
We run best with others, that’s a fact.
Fifty-Seven Channels and Nothing On: The American Fitness Paradox
Working out the workout problem.
Working out the workout problem.
Why God Won’t Die. An Atheist’s Take
If science is such a no brainer, why hasn’t it done away with God yet?
If science is such a no brainer, why hasn’t it done away with God yet?
The Deification of Donald J. Trump: The Prince of Pieces
With tens of millions of white Christians in the fold, Trumpism is more than a cult. It’s old-time religious syncretism.
With tens of millions of white Christians in the fold, Trumpism is more than a cult. It’s old-time religious syncretism.
2020: The Year of the Hot War
For America, there’s no sitting out the climate change world war.
For America, there’s no sitting out the climate change world war.
When Science Illiteracy Spells Denial
Today the effects of science illiteracy are no longer most tellingly measured in polls revealing how many americans believe in such obvious absurdities as early men existing alongside dinosaurs (An actual diorama in the creation museum) Or the earth’s being flat.
Today the effects of science illiteracy are no longer most tellingly measured in polls revealing how many americans believe in such obvious absurdities as early men existing alongside dinosaurs (An actual diorama in the creation museum) Or the earth’s being flat.
God Didn’t Fine-Tune the Universe, We Did
The multiverse, the anthropic principle, and a tale of two boxes.
The multiverse, the anthropic principle, and a tale of two boxes.
Streaking Through The Quarantine
Running creates its own fever.
Running creates its own fever.
Is Christianity Playing Monopoly with Purpose and Morality?
In an age of better science and freer dialogue, why are we playing games with our values?
In an age of better science and freer dialogue, why are we playing games with our values?
An Accidental Atheist
Atheism is a default, not a practice.
Atheism is a default, not a practice.
Are Two-Faced Runners Pulling A Fast One?
In the running world, getting older is starting to look a lot better, at least on the clock. — It recently came to my attention that vinyl LPs are making a comeback. And they’re not the only thing from the halcyon days experiencing an unlikely resurgence. With a pair of running shoes and Internet access,…