Human Prosperity
Human prosperity has increased dramatically in the past 100 years. But we tend to focus on the glitzy technology, and overlook the big reasons for it.
Romanticization
Romanticization provides an ideal, but misleading, view of the world. Unfortunately, we see not simply a romantic notion, but a dangerous human illusion.
Outrageous Lebanese Genetics
Lebanese Genetics sounds boring, but the Lebanese may be the most stereotypical ethnic group around, an inheritance from the Phoenicians.
The Deadly Game of Hawk-Dove
In hawk-dove, we are presented with a disturbing situation. We ask, Who is better, hawks or doves, war mongers or peace makers? Who ultimately wins? And the analysis is disturbing: neither does, because both do.
The Deep (White) State
Trump is right: a deep state exists within the US government. But it is a deep white state. This informal apparatus is neither liberal nor conservative, but impartial, and regulative.