The average American voter is NOT smarter than a 5th grader, doesn't understand basic political facts and should probably not be allowed to vote. Philosopher Jason Brennan makes the case for an epistocracy: the rule of the knowledgeable.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Where are the female scalawags? The lady rogue? Well, Anne Strainchamps set out to find out. She called up Elizabeth Mahon, author of the blog and the book of the same name: “Scandalous Women.”
In 2006, Barack Obama was the new darling of the Democratic Party and was considering a Presidential run in 2008.
Pianist Christopher O'Riley performs the classics but also covers the rock music of his own time.
Borges' "The Library of Babel" has inspired generations of writers and now, many scientists. Here, we read several excerpts from the story.
Colm Toibin is the author of a novel called “The Master,” based on the life of Henry James.
A philosopher and musician enjoys playing his clarinet with animals, especially whales.
Whatever happened to feminism? Critic Caitlin Moran thinks it's alive and well - in fact, most women are leading feminist lives even if they don't know it yet. She's here to set them straight.
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