“Libs of Tiktok” Is Orwell’s “Two Minutes Hate”
The right-wing social media account is vicious and dehumanizing. Its revolting toxicity shows us why empathy and solidarity are so important.
Finding Los Angeles with Anthony Bourdain
How Bourdain’s work reoriented one writer’s engagement with people and places around him.
The Wisdom of Edward Said Has Never Been More Relevant ❧ Current Affairs
The late Palestinian American public intellectual brought moral clarity to the Israel-Palestine conflict, arguing that once the injustice to Palestinians was recognized and ended, peaceful coexistence would finally be possible.
The Genius of Thought Itself
Appreciating how extraordinary every human mind is can reinforce our commitment to egalitarian politics.
‘Techno-Optimism’ is Not Something You Should Believe In
Techno-optimism is a dangerous philosophy whose adherents espouse the blind faith that market capitalism and technology will solve the world’s problems. In reality, this kind of optimism simply justifies elite power and promotes indifference to human suffering.
How to Think About the Role of Drugs in American Life
Benjamin Fong’s ‘Quick Fixes’ offers a nuanced and fascinating look at the intersection of capitalism and chemical dependency.
The Current Israel-Palestine Crisis Was Entirely Avoidable
Political scientist Jerome Slater on how the refusal to grant Palestine a state set the region on the course for disaster…
Why I’m Preparing to Die—And Why You Should, Too
Most people don’t want to think about preparing for death. But we’re all “future corpses” and need to plan accordingly.