Epistocracy: A Better Form of Democracy or Rule by Philosophers?
Consider an alternative political system which retains the same institutions of representative democracy but apportions power according to knowledge or competence.
Read MoreA Pragmatic Approach to Ideas
Consider an alternative political system which retains the same institutions of representative democracy but apportions power according to knowledge or competence.
Read MoreLiterary theorists of the past half-century—who now dominate the humanities—encourage us to assume ill-intentions of one another. This contrasts with the ’empathetic’ humanities, which aim for more understanding and less judging in our daily lives.
Read MoreP.L. Travers, who hung out with British mystics and studied alongside a Zen Buddhist master, would have approved of the Mary Poppins sequel.
Read MoreHere are five recent research findings worth considering when weighing the wisdom of “follow your passion” or pursuing a calling in life.
Read MoreTo better understand how anxiety works in us, we have to see fear in the context where it evolved—with hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago.
Read MorePhilosophers 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.
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