Although scientific evidence says the Earth is a sphere orbiting the Sun, there are some people around who still think our planet is flat… and social media plays a role
Ethics & Values
In Our AI World, Is Everybody Now Cheating?
OpenAI has fired contractors for using tools such as Grammarly and machine translators while helping train its models, raising the question of where acceptable AI assistance ends.
OpenAI has fired contractors for using tools such as Grammarly and machine translators while helping train its models, raising the question of where acceptable AI assistance ends.
Bearing Witness in War Zones
War photographer Ron Haviv reflects on documenting decades of conflict, revealing how powerful images can preserve evidence, humanize victims, and inspire change.
War photographer Ron Haviv reflects on documenting decades of conflict, revealing how powerful images can preserve evidence, humanize victims, and inspire change.
U.S. Inequality Is Getting Worse in Ways You Might Not Expect
The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger over inequality is behind the sentiment.
The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger over inequality is behind the sentiment.
The Drama of Insignificance
How are we to live as creatures who matter infinitely to ourselves and, in some larger sense, hardly at all?
How are we to live as creatures who matter infinitely to ourselves and, in some larger sense, hardly at all?
Why Do We Expect Young People to Prevent Rape?
The Cornell case confronts the limitations of consent and its very real and tragic consequences
The Cornell case confronts the limitations of consent and its very real and tragic consequences
A Joyous Night, a New Hope for the Future, a Proclamation of Humanity
To care about others' lives makes our own richer, and more secure.
To care about others’ lives makes our own richer, and more secure.
Existential Exchanges 6: Transcendence
How can transcendence reshape meaning, freedom, and relationships within the limits of biology, illness, and aging?
“Transcendence is one of the gateways to existential emancipation.” Sapira Cahana
The Planet’s Vital Signs Are Getting Worse. One of the Easiest Fixes Is Your Diet.
A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think.
A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think.
Welcome to the Dawn, America
Do you feel the changing of the light in the room today?
Do you feel the changing of the light in the room today?
Young Voters Fear Mass Shootings but Are Divided on Gun Control
Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to.
Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to.
The Steppenwolf of the 21st Century
Drawing on Hermann Hesse’s novel, this essay examines humanity’s contradictions, global power struggles, militarism, inequality, and persistent inability to overcome organized violence.
Drawing on Hermann Hesse’s novel, this essay examines humanity’s contradictions, global power struggles, militarism, inequality, and persistent inability to overcome organized violence.
What Are Billionaires So Afraid Of? A 5 Percent Tax, Apparently
California voters are considering a one-time, 5 percent billionaire wealth tax. The billionaires spending big to oppose it have seen their wealth grow 64 percent.
California voters are considering a one-time, 5 percent billionaire wealth tax. The billionaires spending big to oppose it have seen their wealth grow 64 percent.
Refusing to Vote for Democrats Because of Gaza Is Not a Moral Flex
I’m Anti-Zionist, but electoral abstention is not practically or ethically the answer
I’m Anti-Zionist, but electoral abstention is not practically or ethically the answer
3P’s — Provocative, Prudish, Professionalism
I may have misread the room. But did the room misread the conversation?
I may have misread the room. But did the room misread the conversation?
Why the Assault Weapons Debate Is a Culture Debate
In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals of two lower court rulings that challenged assault weapons restrictions.
In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals of two lower court rulings that challenged assault weapons restrictions.