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Daily Archives: August 29, 2025
Conservative Claims of Cultural Oppression: On the Nature and Origins of Conservaphobia
I want philosopher Rony Guldmann to publish this groundbreaking book, which provides the best guide to intellectual life in the Trump era. Grok says: Quality of Writing and Argument: The prose is dense, scholarly, and philosophical, drawing on thinkers like … Continue reading
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Our System Often Rewards BS Rather Than Truth
Columbia University statistics professor Andrew Gelman blogs (here is my collection of his related posts): Last year we discussed the problem of scientists who host podcasts in which they credulously and uncritically interview celebrity scientists who are promoting junk science. … Continue reading
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New Orleans Gets A Participation Trophy
This framing strikes me as weird, as though New Orleans deserves a participation trophy. NYT: “20 Years After Katrina, New Orleans Is ‘at a Tipping Point’. The city has taken pride in its ability to endure. But many residents, fed … Continue reading
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