The Ümlaut

Sovereignty does not work like ownership, even in a democracy.

The scientific science of determining what science is.

How real is the tension between setting down roots and seeking opportunity?

If pluralism is a historical accident rather than a universal principle. But what are its merits? And can it be preserved?

Going from obscure to widely known is a matter of luck but also of persuasion.

Strive to be worthy of people’s trust rather than to gain trust.

People with preferences for murder and rape exist. But evil preferences are insufficient to explain the level of organized violence we witness in the world.

We come to work in industries with pre-existing professional standards, but we also have ideals, and there are also consumer preferences. Are any of these more or less ethical to follow?

Anonymous contribution blows the secret underbelly of libertarianism wide open.

think that “work-life balance” is an unfortunate phrase that has a great deal of currency. I’m not saying that everyone should just give up on having time to spend living…