Do We Absolutely Disagree?
Well known free speech advocates may not always be free speech absolutists.
Informational Man
Posted on March 4, 2021
Image: Judson Rosebush, "Letter Field," April 22, 1978, Syracuse University. Calcomp plotter computer output with liquid inks on rag paper, 15.25 x 21 inches. Via Wikimedia Commons.
We are creating algorithms to solve our problems that often inadvertently end up creating misalignments between our intentions and their end results.
Engaging Jesus and John Wayne
Posted on February 24, 2021
Image: A late evening thunderstorm lights up the sky above the Cadet Chapel at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, August 2, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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In praise of nuance and self-reflection.
Frederick Douglass and the American Project
Posted on February 22, 2021
Image: Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Albumen process, scanned from the negative by Library of Congress. Via Wikimedia Commons.
It would be hard to blame him if he had lost faith in the republic.
Groundhog Daze
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B.D. McClay
Posted on February 9, 2021
Image: The real Punxsutawney Phil (2013). Anthony Quintano via Wikimedia Commons.
On living the same day over and over.
Dare We Call It Charisma?
Posted on February 4, 2021
Image: President Trump does his “dad-dance” at a 2020 rally; AP photo.
A trick that only the most gifted demagogues can bring off.