Society

Why Do We Like Concerts?

It's not what you think

Mar 17 •

Free Speech in the US vs Europe: Who Is Right?

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."—Evelyn Beatrice Hall, conveying the ideas of Voltaire

Feb 27 •

10 Other Places Where Geniuses Hide

Groups, networks, the Internet, IQ, state sponsorship, and many more

Dec 13, 2024

Where Geniuses Hide Today

Where are today’s Michelangelos?

Dec 6, 2024 •

The Moral Case for More People on Earth

Today we’re going to cover four points that have emerged from the last few articles on growing our population, but which I haven’t covered yet:

Nov 28, 2024 •

The Earth Is Better with More People

A world with 2 billion people would be decaying, poor, brutal, violent, hopeless. With 100B, it would be rich, beautiful, vibrant, peaceful, hopeful.

Nov 26, 2024 •

What Is the Earth’s Carrying Capacity?

Most "experts" don't understand technology or economics

Nov 21, 2024 •

100 Billion Humans

The world can carry them!

Nov 19, 2024 •

When Is Diversity Good?

I was brought up to think diversity is always good. I have come to realize it's not the case.

Aug 25, 2024 •

The Woke Pendulum

How I understand the evolution of Wokism

Aug 22, 2024 •

Wealth vs Inequality

The fundamentals that make Communism impossible and regulation of capitalism necessary

Jul 8, 2024 •

Rites of Passage in the 21st Century: Marriage, and Death

What's wrong with their current shape, and what would be better rites of passage in each case.

Jun 3, 2024 •

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