Living on the ‘Planet of the Apes’
The 1968 classic has been endlessly parodied, but it has a haunting and timeless message.
Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
We Need To Name and Shame Bad Climate Journalism
Human-caused global warming is creating catastrophic weather events. Our media has a responsibility to tell the public why this is happening and who is responsible.
The Perils of ‘Innovator’ Mindset
Five people are dead because Stockton Rush believed in a toxic ideology that sees ‘regulation’ as the enemy of ‘innovation.’
What Board Games Can Teach Us About Politics and Power
From Monopoly to Jacobin’s “Class War,” a well-designed board game can be a great way to explain how the world works.
My Fight Against AI on The ‘Hardest Exam In The World’
ChatGPT takes an infamously unpredictable Oxford entrance exam, and reveals itself to be highly competent but also dull.
Nobody Can Come Up With A Good Defense of Donald Trump
Even Trump allies are alleging ‘selective prosecution’ rather than defending his actual conduct. The question, as always, is: will it matter?
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In Praise of the Teen Court
Why shouldn’t teenagers get to democratically decide on matters of justice? Teen courts are a fascinating and empowering experiment in alternatives to harsh punishment.