In order to organize society, we create institutions, we build buildings, we train millions of people to perform very specialized activities. We make endless forms to record and report what we are doing. We create armies of people to supervise other people, and of course the supervisors themselves have to be supervised as well. These […]
Disciplines, Discipline, and the Ethics of Correction
I’ve had a few conversations this month about Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist whose research and pronouncements consistently stir controversy. Whether he’s ranking the attractiveness of Black women or analyzing the child-bearing choices of high-IQ women, Kanazawa draws criticism, rebuttal, and disavowals from other scientists as well as the general public. One friend wrote that […]
Exposing Ideas, Empowering People
Just noticed these branding lines at the bottom of TED Weekends posts: Ideas are not set in stone. When exposed to thoughtful people, they morph and adapt into their most potent form. That’s what the best of community is all about. A good community also has the same empowering impact on the people who participate […]
