As newspapers die, so too does democracy.
Bacteria laid the groundwork for what became feelings and cultures, says neuroscientist Antonio Damasio.
Jacksonian-style populism and an ancient Chinese philosophy come face to face.
China’s ancient “tianxia” philosophy is the most rational approach to global order.
The Internet is now the battleground of tribal warfare, where a cacophony of voices fight to establish consensual truths.
“Helpless universalism” describes the world today, says Peter Sloterdijk.
The human desire to belong does not require hostility to outsiders.
Immigrants must abide by the norms of host societies and align with economic realities.
Because anti-Semitism sometimes comes from vulnerable Muslim immigrants, Sweden is faltering in its response.rn
We cannot dismiss Western anxiety about migration as simply racist.
Editing the genes of Dalmatians, mice and mosquitoes comes with risks.
A new climate awareness confronts the inertia of consumer society.