Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
Due to co-editorial holidays, there will be light posting from 21st to 31st October. Regular posting will resume on 1st November.
Photo credit: By Gary Bembridge from London/ New York, UK – Eurostar Leisure Select Seats, CC BY 2.0,
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization, the United Nations agency tasked with protecting global public health.
January 28, 2025
In At a Loss For Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage she breaks down the burning crisis of our time — the rise of authoritarian governments — and explains why we are letting it happen. Reading it, I find that she has helped me with my confusion and invigorated my weary mind.
January 28, 2025
Evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr (1904-2005)—who, I’m told, was a very smart person—concluded, late in life, that high intelligence may be a lethal mutation. In this article, we’ll explore some reasons for this startling and paradoxical assessment.
January 28, 2025
