In a conversation with Robert Wright, historian David Brophy explains how China justifies its repression of the Uyghurs as part of the international fight against terrorism.
Nicholas Clairmont discusses his recent essay applying class analysis to “woke” language.
Robert Wright argues that Trump is partly responsible for the absence of moderate candidates in Iran’s upcoming presidential election (and that Biden may be, too).
Glenn Loury talks to economist Laurence Kotlikoff about the dangers of inflation caused by debt-financed COVID relief.
Over a slideshow of his work, the artist David Poleski describes a devastating “negative mystical experience” he had in 1974.
Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis explore the political implications of the recent increase in crime.
In a conversation with Rob Wiblin, a leader of the effective altruism movement, Robert Wright argues that unchecked cognitive biases are pushing the world toward disaster.
Labor reporter Alex N. Press describes how the company has treated its workers during the pandemic.
Robert Wright explains why criticizing Israeli airstrikes isn’t necessarily an anti-Israel position.
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter discuss how the exaggeration of victimhood can hurt a movement.