Reflections on the Revolution at Yale
Yale cannot help but indulge the claims—no matter how overblown—levelled against it by activists.
Exterminate Mosquitoes for the Sake of Humanity
If we are worried about the loss of diversity, we could eliminate the human-biting mosquitoes and spend a few million dollars helping, say, endangered beetles.
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Real Art Is Bound to Cause Offence
Artists should be nervous when advocacy groups gain influence over the creative process: Their focus is never art. It’s always their own narrow agenda.
My Unpopular Opinion — There Are Too Many Mediocre Artists
There are too many artists, too many people who want to be artists, most of them aren’t very good, and schools should focus on inculcating self-discipline rather than dopey ‘all must have prizes’ creativity.
Why Politics Needs the Futuristic Perspective
What if all the Trump voters weren’t scared of immigrants taking their jobs, but instead were scared of robots taking their jobs (a much more likely scenario)?
Kimmel and Conflict Theory — Sociology Turns Its Lens onto One of Its Own
Recent case of Michael Kimmel can be understood as a real-life manifestation of the ham-handed, universal application of a conflict theory perspective.
A Closer Look at Anti-White Rhetoric
While affirming the ubiquity of anti-white rhetoric in progressive communities, Salam suggested it’s driven by motives beyond the simple highlighting of power structures.
Why It's Not OK to Hate Men
Is it okay to hate men, then? Again, obviously not, for the same reasons. Except – it’s not so obvious. Because such sentiments are again entering the mainstream.
The Problem with "Facts, Not Feelings"
The narrow emphasis on ‘facts not feelings’ reflects a widespread misunderstanding of the role evidence plays in the apprehension of truth.
Britain's Populist Revolt
Britain has produced a Brexit debate that is utterly dry, sterile, and completely lacking in imagination.
Reclaiming Work as a Virtue
My father taught me a simple lesson: when the alarm clock goes off, you get out of bed, have a shave, wash yourself, put your clothes on and go to work. You’ve got to be resilient and you’ve got to be focused on what you want to achieve.
Toxic Masculinity and Gender Equity in the Australian Defence Force
If the intentions of senior military leadership are not so self-aggrandising and opportunistic, then they are at least ignorant of the underlying dynamics and complexities of gender equality in an environment as unique as the military.
Why Trans Kids Need Gatekeepers
Gatekeeping is not about saying “yes” or “no” straight-up.