Robert Wright and Daniel Kaufman consider a classic thought experiment about morality and consciousness.
John McWhorter argues that “race-based disadvan-tage” is a more accurate and useful term for the problem. Plus: How Trump could gain black votes.
Political scientist Nick Clark considers the likelihood of a Leave reversal.
Robert Wright and researcher David Yaden wonder if self-transcendence is a truer state than everyday reality. Plus: Mystical states aren’t just for mystics.
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and journalist Robby Soave discuss the mentality of the average American voter.
Robert Wright and Daniel Kaufman discuss whether religion is the root cause of “sectarian” conflicts. Plus: Caveman ethics.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss the Senator’s surprise decision to run for reelection in Florida. Plus: What GOP elites should do at the convention.
David Yaden discusses research showing that self-transcendent experiences are surprisingly common.
Robert Wright and Daniel Kaufman debate whether evolutionary psychology says anything useful about morality.
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and journalist Michael Tracey discuss Nate Silver’s failure to predict Trump’s triumph in the primaries. Plus: The reality of Never-Trumpers.