A Philosopher’s View of the World
The Ethics of Opposition Research I: The Basics
Opposition research is gathering information intended to damage or discredit political adversaries. While the intent to find damaging or discrediting information might seem morally problematic, it can be neutral or
Space Mining
8 Asteroid and lunar mining are the stuff of science fiction, but there are those working to make them a reality. While the idea of space mining might seem far-fetched,
The Fear of Men
Shortly after the #metoo movement began gaining nationwide attention, a female student arrived at my office and started to close the door as she introduced herself. While admitting this
Astroturfing
Imagine I am the CEO of a corporation whose factory farming practices drew the attention of the Humane Society and legislation has now been proposed to reign in my cruel
Costly College
Despite the American myth, upward mobility is limited and most of us will die in the class we were born into. Part of this myth is the often-true story that
Trump: American Odysseus
While one of many heroes in the Iliad, Odysseus is the main character of the Odyssey. He is characterized as possessing many positive traits, especially intelligence. While President Trump clearly
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