And why we’re disincentivized from staying informed — There’s an unspoken rule that it’s impolite to talk about politics, money or religion. Even until recently, I struggled to keep that advice, although my discussions were mostly limited to friends and family. Lately, however, I’ve been writing a series of articles on the current political climate and the philosophies…

Why cost-efficiency and compassion are not mutually exclusive — On my mission for political compromise, I’ve previously suggested that we have many misconceptions, made worse by media bias to the point where we can’t even agree on basic facts. My ultimate goal is to encourage more productive conversations. In my mostly liberal circles, in times where even a moderate…

How Modernism and Postmodernism shape our political discussions — Cognitive dissonance in modern politics I think I’m a good person. At least I used to think so. I’m bombarded with messaging that if I don’t agree with a certain viewpoint I must be a monster. Taking the issues in isolation, I can understand how that would be the case. But here’s the thing: In…

So you should definitely read this. — Personality and politics Most reasonable people agree that we need change and that healthy societies evolve. Most reasonable people also agree that certain traditions and a framework of rules to ensure fairness and stability are equally important. We know that certain personality traits predict political attitudes. For example, openness correlates with liberalism and…

I have a confession: I don’t feel particularly uplifted or hopeful. As of publishing this article, Biden is projected to win but there’s still no clear result. International perception of America tends to be more stable under Democratic presidents, which would be a welcome relief. But regardless of the result I have many serious concerns about the political state of America…