When faced with difficult questions concerning biblical violence, evangelicals twist themselves in logical knots in their attempts to defend the indefensible.
Articles written by: Daniel Bastian
Review: Porcelain
Moby’s 2016 memoir is a brooding, unflinching account of a pivotal decade in his life as a musician.
Farewell, Alex Jones
Following a decisive purge from mainstream channels, the raving raspberry’s fame and fortune may soon be coming to an end.
Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Kiyosaki’s crowdsourced favorite is cheap, chock-full of charlatanry, and grounded in wish-fulfillment.
Debugging Our DNA: From Gene Therapy to CRISPR
A slick three-part docuseries courtesy of STAT and Retro Report reminds us to check our optimism when it comes to hyping the promise of biotechnology.
Reactions to the Sam Harris-Ezra Klein Debate
The much anticipated collision between Harris and Klein resolves little but brings needed clarity to the nature of their disagreement.
The Problem With Self-Imposed Echo Chambers
Driving positive change in our society ultimately requires conversation. Isolationism will harm our efforts in the long run.
Sam Harris Still Can’t Take a Hint
Sam Harris’ latest exercise in egocentrism leaves him outmatched, outwitted, and outclassed by none other than Ezra Klein.
Review: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels
Jason Schreier’s first book provides a rare glimpse into the pain and passion that go into bringing a modern video game to market.
Dialogue is Hard. This Blueprint May Help.
In matters of discursive persuasion, knowing your audience is far more important than knowing your facts.
Trump, Staff Scrambled to Address Donald Jr’s Campaign Missteps
A New York Times report sheds light on Team Trump’s rush last summer to get ahead of forthcoming news potentially landing Donald Jr. in hot water.
Online Echo Chambers Won’t Be Solved by Smarter Algorithms
The problem is bigger than getting better information in front of those who need to see it.
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