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Hands exchanging money over the US Capitol building; questioning the impact of philanthropy on democracy.

Is Philanthropy Bad for Democracy?

April 28, 2019
A stick figure boss points at a kneeling subordinate, illustrating authority and resistance.

Authority and Resistance

April 21, 2019
Abstract illustration of brain processing sensory information beyond sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch; hacking the brain.

Hacking the Brain: Beyond the Five Senses

April 14, 2019
Silhouettes of diverse people formed from world flags, symbolizing immigration and multiculturalism.

Immigration and Multiculturalism

March 10, 2019
A collage of actors and animated characters nominated for the 2019 Dionysus Awards.

The 2019 Dionysus Awards

February 17, 2019
Man standing in a desolate landscape under a sky with the word "SORRY" written in large letters. What do we owe future generations?

What Do We Owe Future Generations?

February 10, 2019
Art Deco illustration of a woman, titled "Envy & Other Sins in Highness

Envy: Vice or Virtue?

January 27, 2019
Magnifying glass focusing on the year 2018, surrounded by other years.

The Examined Year: 2018

December 30, 2018
Infographic: What is Foreign Aid? Includes icons representing education, food, water, infrastructure, agriculture, environment, peace building, healthcare, markets & trade, emergency relief, resilience, and training.

Foreign Aid – or Injury?

December 16, 2018
Michel Foucault contemplating power; "Foucault: Power

Foucault and Power

December 2, 2018
Infographic: How to lead a creative life. A flowchart illustrating steps and ideas for boosting creativity.

The Creative Life

November 25, 2018
Woman checking phone, rating friends app. Does reputation matter?

Does Reputation Matter?

November 11, 2018
Sunbeams break through clouds, the word REASON is prominently displayed.

Can Reason Save Us?

October 21, 2018
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The New Golden Age of Television

September 30, 2018
Brain targeted by crosshairs, illustrating the psychology of cruelty.

The Psychology of Cruelty

September 16, 2018
Three NFL players kneel during the national anthem, a powerful display of athlete activism and social commentary.

The Athlete as Philosopher

August 26, 2018
Diagram showing algorithm ethics: thumbs up leads to positive feedback (five stars) and theatrical masks representing positive and negative user experiences.

The Ethics of Algorithms

August 12, 2018
Graphic: SCIENCE Ruining Everything Since 1543. Image shows crossed-out icons of the geocentric model, a mythical creature, and a unicorn, questioning science's impact.

Does Science Over-reach?

July 22, 2018
Diverse community icons including homes, factories, and transportation, symbolizing radical market solutions.

Radical Markets: Solutions for a Gilded Age?

July 15, 2018
Open book on a beach chair; "It's officially summer! What are you reading?

Summer Reading List 2018

July 1, 2018
Abstract image: two figures connected by a red thread, symbolizing the ethics of care.

The Value of Care: Feminism and Ethics

June 10, 2018
Silicone cigarette case cover, labeled "Cancer Sticks," illustrating a repugnant market.

Repugnant Markets: Should Everything Be For Sale?

June 3, 2018
Silhouette of a kneeling man contemplating; the word HUMILITY is overlaid.

Faith and Humility

May 6, 2018
Alien face and radio telescope searching for extraterrestrial life. Are we alone?

Are We Alone?

April 29, 2018
440px-Michael_Patrick_Lynch_at_Senate_House

Trolling, Bullying, and Flame Wars: Humility and Online Discourse

April 15, 2018
Stanford University 2018 Frankenstein-themed logo featuring a stylized Frankenstein's monster head with medical and scientific imagery.

Monstrous Technologies?

April 8, 2018
Black and white photo of Theodor Adorno on a vintage television screen. Culture Industry.

Adorno and the Culture Industry

March 25, 2018
Cartoon of two people disagreeing; one says "I disagree with you!

How to Humbly Disagree

March 11, 2018
Overlapping #MeToo hashtags illustrate the pervasiveness of gender inequality and misogyny.

Misogyny and Gender Inequality

February 25, 2018
2018 Dionysus Award nominations: Montage of film stills from nominated movies.

The 5th (Mostly) Annual Dionysus Awards

February 18, 2018
James Baldwin US postage stamp, depicting a portrait of the author against a city street backdrop.

James Baldwin and Social Justice

February 11, 2018
Graffiti portrait of Frantz Fanon with quote: "We simply because for many reasons we can no longer."

Frantz Fanon and the Violence of Colonialism

January 28, 2018
Book "Real American" by Julie Lythcott-Haims rests on a notebook. A young girl is featured on the book cover.

Fractured Identities

January 21, 2018
Four people discuss the philosophy of retirement at a panel discussion.

The Philosophy of Retirement

January 7, 2018
Chalkboard graphic: 2017 loading bar. Examined Year.

The Examined Year: 2017

December 31, 2017
Words have power: letter blocks spelling "Words Have Power.

Can Speech Kill?

December 10, 2017