Episode 62: The Etymology of Insults
Psychologists Are Learning What Religion Has Known for Years
Social scientists are researching what humans can do to improve their quality of life. Their findings echo what religious practices perfected centuries ago.
50 Very Bad Book Covers for Literary Classics
When a book passes into the public domain, it means not only that it’s available for adapting and remixing, but for reprinting and reselling with a brand new cover. Some of these covers are .…
The Ethics of Authenticity - Charles Taylor
The internet didn’t kill counterculture—you just won’t find it on Instagram
“To be truly countercultural in a time of tech hegemony, one has to, above all, betray the platform.”
If Classics Doesn’t Change, Let It Burn
Not My Democracy | Lapham’s Quarterly