Behind the Great Firewall For the most part, the Great Firewall (GFW) is irrelevant for the average Chinese citizen, mostly irrelevant for most Chinese netizens, and for many of the rest it protects their ability to make money. Thomas Brown 24 Jan 2020 · 11 min read
An Evolutionary Explanation for Unscientific Beliefs To understand morality from an evolutionary point of view, one needs to realize that humans have always existed in groups. Brandon Bretl 13 Jan 2020 · 6 min read
PODCAST 68: Clinical psychologist Dr James Cantor Criticises the American Academy of Pediatrics' Guidelines for Treating Trans Children Dr James Cantor, clinical psychologist and sexologist, talks to Jonathan Kay about his recent peer-reviewed critique of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines on treating trans children. Quillette / Jonathan Kay 24 Dec 2019 · 1 min read
Create Dangerously: Albert Camus and the Power and Responsibility of the Artist For Camus, great art develops between the two chasms of frivolity and propaganda, where every step forward is a dangerous one. Clint Margrave 12 Dec 2019 · 7 min read
Saint Lucia—Darkness Has Not Overcome The Light Yet tradition runs deep, and Lucia carries a profound meaning for many Swedes. Paulina Neuding 11 Dec 2019 · 2 min read
Yukio Mishima: Japan’s Cultural Martyr Mishima’s reputation has grown in the new century and today there is more serious interest in his work than ever before. Andrew Rankin 11 Dec 2019 · 11 min read
Mark Zuckerberg and the Changing Civil Rights Movement The truth is therefore that Mark Zuckerberg’s reading of civil rights history with respect to its relationship to free speech is closer to the mark than that of many who have inherited the mantle of the movement. John R. Wood, Jr. 10 Dec 2019 · 6 min read
The Jewish Dilemma The rise of global antisemitism seems certain to accelerate the demographic decline of Jews in most of the world, and their eventual concentration in Israel. Joel Kotkin 9 Dec 2019 · 10 min read
On Gender, Blurring the Line Between Dogma and Farce Every man should be free to invite others to regard him as a woman without fear of inviting violence, discrimination or the loss of basic rights. That is what being protected from transphobia means. Jonathan Kay 7 Dec 2019 · 6 min read
The Availability Heuristic and Mass Shooting Fears Understanding this mental tick, and how it operates, provides us with a clear picture of the process that turns outlier events into sources of persistent worry. Evan Balkcom 29 Nov 2019 · 6 min read
Corbynite Economics In many ways, it is a book that feels badly out of date, and it is unlikely to be of interest to many people beyond those who already agree. Sam Bowman 28 Nov 2019 · 11 min read
Equal Pay for Unequal Work—A Symptom of Prosperity The Matildas’ landmark deal may actually prove counterproductive for the pay gap movement. Luke J. Graham 24 Nov 2019 · 7 min read
What Would It Take to Run a 1:50 Marathon? Hope had been expressed during the early part of this century that DNA testing might be used to identify individuals with exceptional athletic ability. Michael Joyner 23 Nov 2019 · 6 min read
YouTube Censored My Interview With Posie Parker The subliminal message behind this is obvious: “Censor yourself so we don’t have to.” Konstantin Kisin 22 Nov 2019 · 5 min read
The Case Against Galileo: A Book Excerpt The sheer number of complaints, and the seriousness of some of the charges, were such that the pope might have been forced to take some action even under normal circumstances. Maurice A. Finocchiaro 21 Nov 2019 · 7 min read
