Hear me out. People have always hated each other. Humans are tribal creatures, and we've hated each other for pretty much any excuse we can find; ethnicity, religion, for serving the wrong king, or just for existing. Historically, we hated our outgroups because they're on that side of the river and we're on this side … Continue reading Is Increased Political Polarization Actually a Symptom of Progress? →

I was pretty impressed by this: Read his full comment here. (or see the rest of his comments here) Inevitable!? What a wild thing to say in late January! It seems like other people I follow, even some of the ones who were ahead of the curve on this, were still thinking a major global pandemic was … Continue reading The Top Predictor on Metaculus Saw this Coming →

I hate this phrase. I see it all time. Our healthcare system is fundamentally broken. Our education system is fundamentally broken. Our criminal justice system is fundamentally broken. Our democracy is fundamentally broken. Society, humanity, civilization, and chicken sandwiches are all fundamentally broken. This phrase is usually the result of a worldview that is completely … Continue reading The System is Fundamentally Broken? →