Thucydides’s Trap: How an Ancient War Explains the Modern US-China Conflict
Political scientist Graham Allison coined a now-famous term: "Thucydides's Trap.
Culture & Thought
Dive deep into history, philosophy, sociology, and the ideas shaping our world.
The First Secular Historian? Thucydides’ Break with the Gods
In a world where history was the playground of the gods, one man chose to focus on humanity.
Why Your Robot Can’t Swear: Žižek on Our Shameless Future
Slavoj Žižek uses quantum physics to explain our wild present.
Jeanne Dielman: Digging into Life’s Authenticity and Big Questions
Chantal Akerman’s film, Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, really gets under your skin.
A Drunken Angel and a Sobering Truth About Why We’re Good
I've been thinking about what truly motivates us.
Are You Socially Asleep? A Look at Ikiru & Nietzsche
I watched Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru, and it made me think about our "social sleep".
How Pornography Addiction Hooks Your Brain
Pornography and masturbation suppress negative emotions.
Evolution and Ethics: Rethinking Our Place in the Natural World
Evolutionary theory, especially the “tree of life” concept, highlights the basic unity of all living things.