Politics & Current Events

Anti-intellectualism is rising even as education levels increase, creating a paradox in society. People are increasingly dismissing experts and evidence, often privileging opinion over knowledge. This trend is particularly troubling because it undermines progress, social innovation, and the application of research to real-world problems. I recently completed my first week in a doctoral program, surrounded

The president of the United States recently declared, via tweet, an occupation of an American city—a move that cannot be ignored. This action marks an alarming escalation, signaling a form of domestic civil conflict. Comparisons to the 1800s, when debates over slave versus free states led to the first Civil War, are striking. Today, the

The recent renaming of the Pentagon to the Department of War by Curtis has grabbed headlines, but it does little to address the real challenges facing the military. This change was made without congressional approval, highlighting a trend of symbolic actions over substantive solutions. Renaming a building or department cannot solve the deeper issues of

The dream of building a perfectly safe superintelligence is one of the most ambitious and troubling ideas of our time. Many experts hope for perpetual safety, imagining systems that keep improving, learning, and interacting with people without ever turning against us. Yet the very nature of intelligence makes this promise impossible, because safety cannot be

Malcolm Gladwell has a unique ability to take ordinary subjects and reveal extraordinary truths hiding within them. In his groundbreaking book Outliers, he challenges the deeply ingrained belief that success comes solely from individual talent and hard work. Instead, he argues that culture, timing, opportunity, and even language shape outcomes in ways we rarely acknowledge.

The Situation Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Don Lemon’s show this morning and was asked about endorsing Zoran Mom Donnie. Jeffries said he hadn’t made up his mind yet and promised to share more when he’s back in New York City. His hesitation raises questions because his district overwhelmingly supported Zoran Mom Donnie in past elections.

The Plight of the Oppressed Child Few groups on this planet face as much vulnerability as oppressed children. I saw a news story about a young boy killed while playing a simple street game, one I remember enjoying in my own childhood. It’s heartbreaking to see a game that once brought joy end in tragedy.

A Bond With His Father After Prince rose to fame, his relationship with his father, Big John, became unusually close. For several years, they were more like friends than father and son. Big John joined Prince on tours, earned some writing credits, and traveled the world with him. They shared experiences, chasing women and enjoying

A System Under Strain America is heading toward a crisis it isn’t prepared to face. Every day, 10,000 boomers retire, and Social Security is running dry. Medicare struggles to support nursing homes, which cannot keep enough staff to meet demand. Families are already collapsing under the pressure of caring for aging loved ones. This isn’t