George Young explains why Soviet biologist Vladimir Vernadsky thought humans should become more like plants. Plus: Futurists from the past.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss why some political stories don’t stand the test of time. Plus: Are we too concerned with Clinton’s health?
Daniel Kaufman and Massimo Pigliucci compare David Hume’s insights into human nature to those of modern psychology.
Economist and write-in presidential candidate Larry Kotlikoff on why you should vote for him in November.
Professor George Young on Russian Cosmists, who dreamed of space colonization and genetic engineering back in the 19th century.
John McWhorter argues that the rise of movements like the alt-right is misleading. Plus: The trouble with Ta-Nehisi Coates’s white fans.
Meditation teacher Vincent Horn explains how two kinds of meditation offer different kinds of insight. Plus: Can smartphone apps help you meditate?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate the question.
Robert Wright and Robert George consider the role of human volition in history. Plus: Political polarization as a spiritual problem.
Ann Althouse says Trump’s unorthodox speaking style reflects changes in technology. Plus: Trump vs. what everyone says about Trump.