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Political Communication
In this excerpt from "Governing Babel," John Wihbey explores how AI is reshaping online moderation by offering tools that can help human moderators, but also raises the risk of disinformation and digital chaos.
In “On Liberalism," Cass Sunstein argues that liberalism can only endure if we reclaim its core commitments and revive its spirit of freedom and hope for the future.
Effective leadership requires long-term strategy — not tactical reactions.
In partisan political times, recognizing the scientific truth is more important than ever. Scientists must be vocal and clear about reality.
It's a problem on both sides of the political divide.
"We’re acting more like fans of a football team going to a game than a banker carefully choosing investments."
Out beyond Neptune are some fascinating bodies left over from our Solar System's formation. Could one of them truly be spectacular?
The majority of people in every country support action on climate, but the public consistently underestimates this share.
Bertrand Russell shows us how to recognize emotional arguments smuggled into presumed statements of fact.
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Author of the Canceling of the American Mind Greg Lukianoff explains the current state of free speech in the United States.
Australian soldiers fighting the Japanese recruited native New Guineans to their campaign.
Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
Cyberattacks are growing in number and sophistication.
Late-night shows, developed during the "golden age" of TV, are no longer as relevant in the age of streaming services and Donald Trump.
Cable news has a bigger effect, study finds.
It’s all about salesmanship.
For a time, Francis Fukuyama looked like a prophet.
It is through speaking and listening that human beings become who they are.
In terms of sheer productivity, “-gate” has no peer. Wikipedia’s list of -gates has over 260 entries.
Diplomacy is war by other means.
In spreading politics, videos may not be much more persuasive than their text-based counterparts.
Using incomplete facts to spin a false narrative and mislead the public is the modus operandi of a political liar. “I’m not a natural leader. I’m too intellectual; I’m too […]