The trappings of modernity have come with unfortunate side effects. Automobiles, for example, are responsible for much of the greenhouse gas being spewed into the atmosphere—but they sure save us travel time. Technology has weakened... Read More

Strutting around the planet as the most evolved of all creatures, you wouldn’t think that being human would be as hard as it is. Yet, for all of our intelligence, every one of us will struggle with mental and physical adversity at some... Read More

The last few months have been a nightmare—COVID-19, the near collapse of the US economy, multiple killings of unarmed black citizens by aggressive police officers, tear gas used against peaceful protesters in ninety-six cities around... Read More

Stereotypes are sticky, they’re tough to shake loose. What comes to mind, for example, when you think about women’s clothing in Middle Eastern countries with strict dress codes? Black, tent-shaped garments, seemingly designed to... Read More

It’s easy to forget that much of human evolution came down to a game of I Dare You To Eat That. Think about hunger 100,000 years ago. Dad’s lost his touch with the spear, so you kids venture out of the cave to find something to eat.... Read More

In this age of political armageddon, when the world’s most powerful man is often the one dumping kerosene and tossing lit matches at friend and foe alike, all the rules about norms, decorum, fair play, and civil debate have been... Read More

In our mind, nothing is more heartbreaking and infuriating than the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal. Between the coordinated, predatory behavior of the priests, to the lies and coverups, to the shuffling of guilty priests into... Read More

In addition to the financial hardship and anxiety, these past long weeks of isolation have also provided us with a few pleasant surprises. To begin with, we’re getting to know ourselves better. We’re seeing beauty and goodness in... Read More