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Defending God, No Matter the Cost

Defending God, No Matter the Cost

When faced with difficult questions concerning biblical violence, evangelicals twist themselves in logical knots in their attempts to defend the indefensible.

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Review: Porcelain

Review: Porcelain

Moby’s 2016 memoir is a brooding, unflinching account of a pivotal decade in his life as a musician.

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Farewell, Alex Jones

Farewell, Alex Jones

Following a decisive purge from mainstream channels, the raving raspberry’s fame and fortune may soon be coming to an end.

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Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad

Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad

Kiyosaki’s crowdsourced favorite is cheap, chock-full of charlatanry, and grounded in wish-fulfillment.

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Debugging Our DNA: From Gene Therapy to CRISPR

Debugging Our DNA: From Gene Therapy to CRISPR

A slick three-part docuseries courtesy of STAT and Retro Report reminds us to check our optimism when it comes to hyping the promise of biotechnology.

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Reactions to the Sam Harris-Ezra Klein Debate

Reactions to the Sam Harris-Ezra Klein Debate

The much anticipated collision between Harris and Klein resolves little but brings needed clarity to the nature of their disagreement.

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The Problem With Self-Imposed Echo Chambers

The Problem With Self-Imposed Echo Chambers

Driving positive change in our society ultimately requires conversation. Isolationism will harm our efforts in the long run.

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Sam Harris Still Can’t Take a Hint

Sam Harris Still Can’t Take a Hint

Sam Harris’ latest exercise in egocentrism leaves him outmatched, outwitted, and outclassed by none other than Ezra Klein.

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Review: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels

Review: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels

Jason Schreier’s first book provides a rare glimpse into the pain and passion that go into bringing a modern video game to market.

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Dialogue is Hard. This Blueprint May Help.

Dialogue is Hard. This Blueprint May Help.

In matters of discursive persuasion, knowing your audience is far more important than knowing your facts.

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Trump, Staff Scrambled to Address Donald Jr’s Campaign Missteps

Trump, Staff Scrambled to Address Donald Jr’s Campaign Missteps

A New York Times report sheds light on Team Trump’s rush last summer to get ahead of forthcoming news potentially landing Donald Jr. in hot water.

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Online Echo Chambers Won’t Be Solved by Smarter Algorithms

Online Echo Chambers Won’t Be Solved by Smarter Algorithms

The problem is bigger than getting better information in front of those who need to see it.

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