On the Material Foundations of Intellectual Production
Producing research and writing requires time and money, so inequality impoverishes human knowledge. How many great discoveries and cultural works are we missing?
Articles in Editor’s Notes (4)
Why You Should Primarily Focus On Your Own Country’s Crimes
Why don’t U.S. activists focus on the crimes of the Chinese government? Because we’re responsible for what is done in our name, and what we can most affect.
Can The Left Reclaim “Security”?
Astra Taylor argues we live in an “age of insecurity.” Understanding this may be crucial to thinking about how we can address Americans’ widespread pessimism.
The Genius of Thought Itself
Appreciating how extraordinary every human mind is can reinforce our commitment to egalitarian politics.
Why The Problem Isn’t Single-Parent Families
The problem is that we don’t take seriously the obligation to give people good lives.
Against Masculinity
It’s perfectly fine to be a “feminine” man. Young men do not need a vision of “positive masculinity.” They need what everyone else needs: to be a good person who has a satisfying, meaningful life.
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.