If you’re weary of political polarization, nothing is more refreshing than nuanced thinking: ideas that reveal the complexity of what’s wrong in... more
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, many American citizens are willing to tear everything down. Where did these... more
In this short episode of How My View Grew, I offer an alternative to the false choice between despair and... more
When new political leaders promote disruptive and even violent change, then people accustomed to pressing the gas pedal on change... more
The human brain craves certainty. It convinces us we know how next week's U.S. presidential election will turn out. We... more
In the upcoming U.S. presidential election, democracy, many say, is on the ballot. But is democracy versus autocracy the best... more
In this five-minute episode of How My View Grew, I offer five perspectives about being a man today:It's confusingMen and... more
Why might a liberal Democrat with progressive values hold a conservative disposition? Could it make sense to both advocate for... more
In this final episode of season one, a short one, I describe how my view of history shifted after reading... more
In a Soviet-era bunker in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, a Ukrainian soldier reads books by the late historian Tony... more
This short episode is about asking clarifying questions, which involve far more than building rapport and trust. Clarifying questions provide... more