I would say the answer is a combination of greed and tribalism. We evolved living in groups, distrusting/hating people from outside our group who do not look like us, worship like us, etc. At the same time, the socio-economic paradigm …
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I think I speak for at least 99% of progressives when I say that I care about the safety and well-being of police officers. At the same time, I resent the efforts of the extreme right-wing to suggest otherwise. …
What should we make of the fact that Luxembourg no longer charges fares to patrons of its public transportation systems? Since it’s one of the wealthiest countries on Earth, Luxembourg’s decision makes no impact on its citizens and its visitors. Maybe …
OK, what exactly is the point? How about this: Rich white people get richer. Everybody else faces some blend of exploitation: discrimination, hunger, impoverishment, disease, poor education, scarce resources, death/injury in war, etc. In the Native American communities. decisions are …
I just met a woman whose company develops and deploys sustainable agriculture solutions, and I had the opportunity to ask her about her viewpoints on the topic. A quick summary: • No-till farming. This is an agricultural technique for growing …
As we approach the one-quarter mark in the 21st Century, it appears that the only real trend in American society is its growing ignorance. We’re not becoming more considerate drivers, kinder to others, more athletic, or better parents. But, as …
A reader sent me this, commenting: Cannot make this up. Elon the Nazi has joined team Trump traitors campaign. I look at the arrival of Elon Musk on the political scene as a terrible break for the health of humankind …
Here’s an investment that I won’t be making: Miso Robotics and its product “Flippy.” It uses robotics to cook French fries and flip burgers in fast-food restaurants. Let’s begin by admitting that such a solution will ultimately replace humans, who …
The meme here makes sense until we realize something very important: there is no profit associated with teaching our kids about basic biology, but there is a ton of profit getting them to recognize and admire Jason Aldean, Patrick Mahomes, …
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Here’s a piece on the present-day controversy forwarded by the Republican vice presidential hopeful JD Vance to the effect that all women should have children. I commented: Not to like kids? I wouldn’t say that’s natural. … to which a …
