Spontaneous Culture. Emotional Intelligence.
Debates surrounding tribalism and bigotry abound, many focused on biased media or public policy. Agape Restaurants conceptualize food as a cultural force for realizing toleration and nurturing community—all while dining with strangers.
Critics of intersectionality now refer to it as the "social justice faith," highlighting the religious zeal and dogmatism of its advocates. As religion retreats, its qualifications have widened, continuing the ideologically-motivated practice of redefining what constitutes a religion.
Philosophers are exemplars in disagreeing vehemently but civilly with others. Like them, using these 4 principles can help us have arguments that are effective against extremism.
Berated by the progressive-left and criticized by academics for his imprecise conceptualization of postmodernism, Jordan Peterson attempts to counter the excesses he sees rampant in an age of grievance hysteria.
William Irwin seeks to quell bad faith arguments and encourage greater acceptance of the uncertainty so endemic to life’s big questions.
A Jewish version of Rumspringa offers a proactive and holistic approach for developing religious identity in youth, while respecting individual autonomy.
A new book protests the postmodernist refutations of shared truth and grand narratives—we struggle because we lack story and soul.
Interoception offers us insights into “gut feelings,” revealing how bodily signals can guide emotion and cognition—to help us feel intensely.
William Irwin seeks to quell bad faith arguments and encourage greater acceptance of the uncertainty so endemic to life’s big questions.
Play is a matter of life and death, and it differs from games in a fundamental way—but it is also a metaphysical activity.
Emotional labor is common to historically underpaid jobs held mostly by women. How will the rise of automation change the way it’s valued?
