Articles of Note

English spelling is ridiculous. “Sew" and “new" don’t rhyme. “Kernel" and “colonel" do. Why?... more »

New Books

Why is it fine to consume some consciousness-altering plants, like coffee, but not others, like opium?   ... more »

Essays & Opinions

A lesson in Socratic humility: Map the terrain of your ignorance, plot its mountains and rivers, and try to navigate it... more »