Labels and tribalism
The other day, a close acquaintance of mine, whom I like despite what I know of his political views, used the term “damned liberal” in … Read more
Observations on life, society, and how to be human and humane in a complex world dominated by technology
Commentary on current events and politics
The other day, a close acquaintance of mine, whom I like despite what I know of his political views, used the term “damned liberal” in … Read more
For a century after its inception, Memorial Day was observed on May 30 as a way to remember the dead, particularly those who had died … Read more
The fear and uncertainty caused by the pandemic is exposing many fault lines in our society—political, economic, racial, and religious differences—that threaten our well-being as … Read more
In an earlier post on the subject of sustainability, I discussed the inherent hypocrisy of what individuals and organizations, particularly corporations, are doing in the … Read more
I have not been writing much here in the past few weeks because I have been busy with several other things. One endeavor to which … Read more
The famous French philosopher and writer Denis Diderot is quoted as saying, “Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the … Read more
Here is a letter-to-the editor I wrote earlier this year to a magazine to which I subscribe. My letter was in response to a letter … Read more