Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
What the Press Got Wrong About Hitler
Journalists accurately reported that the führer was a “Little Man” whom the whole world was laughing at. It didn’t matter.
The End of the ‘Generic’ Grocery-Store Brand
They’re no longer terrible—in fact, they’re often the draw.
The Dark Ages Are Back
Americans must insist on academic freedom, or risk losing what makes our nation great.
How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens
We have a responsibility to ensure that our discoveries are used in the public interest. That isn’t always easy.
Universities Deserve Special Standing
A good life and a good society require an ongoing search for understanding and knowledge.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
The Warehouse Worker Who Became a Philosopher
Eleven years ago, the podcast host Stephen West was stocking groceries.
A Worn Path
A short story
American Panopticon
The Trump administration is pooling data on Americans. Experts fear what comes next.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.