Two of the most influential American men of the past 100 years have surprising parallels in their biographies: W.E.B. Du Bois and Barack Obama... more »
The flight from meritocracy. Yes, it entrenches elites and inequality. But the alternatives are worse... more »
Steven Pinker’s forays into the humanities are like someone with muddy boots entering your house and arrogantly sticking his feet on your table ... more »