In Defense of the Misunderstood Hedgehog
It is our 21st-century age-of-the-brand duty to come to the defense of our namesake, the hedgehog, recently maligned.
Who's Afraid of Nate Silver?
Data is hard won, theoretically complicated, and wrapped up with questions of value, questions that Leon Wieseltier claims Nate Silver and all his "intimidating" fellow data journalists fear. But that's just not true.
Is Nothing Truly Alive?
What's the real-world significance of arguing in a New York Times op-ed that life doesn't exist? More than we might initially think.
The Problem of Assessment: Part III
Posted on March 13, 2014
in Common Place
How do we know if a city is thriving? This post, the final in a series of three, reflects on that question by exploring the history of urban assessment. It exposes some downsides to past approaches, while also highlighting some promising alternatives.
Can Richmond heal its past to become a thriving city? An interview with Julian Hayter
An interview with Julian Hayter about what makes Richmond, Virginia a thriving city and how its history continues to be its greatest challenge and treasure.
The Debate Over Nudging
A recent post on "nudging" by Charles Mathewes and Christina McRorie has sparked three thoughtful replies on the blog Political Theology, each representing a different philosophical camp.
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