[…] The insects have chosen a different line: they have sought first the material welfare and security of the hive, and presumably they have their reward. Men* are different. They propound mathematical theorems in beleaguered cities, conduct metaphysical arguments in…
Notes on the change that begins in the heart. By Maria Popova Thinking about this paradox recently, I was reminded of a passage from the indispensable 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son (public library) by James Baldwin (August…
It was not, of course, human. I was deep, deep below the time of man* in a remote age near the beginning of the reign of mammals. I squatted on my heels in the narrow ravine, and we stared a…
From one recent metastudy: Factors that seem to be contributing to problems with mental well-being, according to the metastudy, include: Estimates of the prevalence and severity of specific mental health difficulties amongst post-doctoral researchers and more senior researchers are scarce,…
Alex Jones turned his niche conspiracist publication into a goldmine for himself, and a powder keg for others. Though success is sometimes hard to gauge past video views and retweets, in the case of the Lincoln Project, much of the…
James writes: If we are not careful enough with the momentum of our own minds, we can live out our days in this expectant near-life existence. It matters not at all whether we are holding our breath for a triumph…
Professor Khalifa specializes in philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, philosophy of race, and epistemology. You can learn more about his research here and here. Kareem Khalifa, professor of philosophy at Middlebury College, has accepted a position as professor…
This air fryer can air fry, broil, bake, roast and reheat at up to 400 degrees and has a 60-minute auto-shut off. The 2-quart capacity allows you to prepare up to 1.7 pounds of food at a time, which can…
All cynicism is a denial of it. What is certain is that no matter what we call this openhearted yearning for betterment, pulsating beneath it is the infinite vulnerability of remaining unmet — all daring is forever haunted by the…
The move marks the latest win among unions who have been organizing workers both in the tech industry and at large retailers. Google employees began forming the Alphabet Workers Union in early 2021, and those efforts spread to a group of contractors…