Empathy as Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s secret weapon

September 23, 2020. Kaddish was said today in the grand hall the U.S. Justice Department, the first time such words to be heard in the history of that building. Over the next few days, we will hear a great deal about the life and achievements of this incredible woman...
Why I oppose the Universal Basic Income

Why I oppose the Universal Basic Income

Why I think that Universal Basic Services is a preferable option over Universal Basic Income The idea of Universal Basic Income has recently gained much attention among scholars and social activists. I am however skeptical about this model of societal progress. The...
The clothesline challenge

The clothesline challenge

I’d like to introduce you to an exciting technology, one that can disrupt our dependence on fossil fuels by using entirely clean energy to provide for some of the most basic needs of humanity. All humans need shelter from temperature extremes, many of which are...
Solutions to the Pandemic Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Solutions to the Pandemic Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Solutions to the problems laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic are hiding in plain sight, if only we could remove our prejudices about who should be considered an “innovator” or “thought leader” in today’s society. Normally, in times of crisis, we look to the...