On the Distributions of Education Scores around the World
The Center - “In that manner, intelligence may have a genetic base, but, still, differences in intelligence observed among different groups may be environmental in origin.” 12/15/2019
The Center - “In that manner, intelligence may have a genetic base, but, still, differences in intelligence observed among different groups may be environmental in origin.” 12/15/2019Standing By Our Criticisms of Jordan Peterson
The Left - “If Peterson manages to dispense good advice in spite of muddled philosophical and political reasoning, this attests to his psychological acuity. But it is does not magically redeem his intellectual output.” 12/10/2019
The Left - “If Peterson manages to dispense good advice in spite of muddled philosophical and political reasoning, this attests to his psychological acuity. But it is does not magically redeem his intellectual output.” 12/10/2019University Professor: the Reason Academia Is Useless
The Center - “Socrates and all the other great Greek masters emphasized the importance of leisure as part of education. In our Calvinist world, this has become a major sin.” 12/7/2019
The Center - “Socrates and all the other great Greek masters emphasized the importance of leisure as part of education. In our Calvinist world, this has become a major sin.” 12/7/2019The Best Argument For Jordan Peterson: My Friend, Fred
The Right - “But again, this aside, Jordan Peterson’s lessons of personal responsibility and taking charge of one’s life are actually helping people, which brings me to my friend, Fred.” 12/4/2019
The Right - “But again, this aside, Jordan Peterson’s lessons of personal responsibility and taking charge of one’s life are actually helping people, which brings me to my friend, Fred.” 12/4/2019Mon Laferte and the Power of Toplessness
The Left - “Apparently, there is a significant difference between a woman who decides to show her breasts in a glittery outfit or a see-through dress—and someone who does it in the name of a social cause.” 11/30/2019
The Left - “Apparently, there is a significant difference between a woman who decides to show her breasts in a glittery outfit or a see-through dress—and someone who does it in the name of a social cause.” 11/30/2019Mexico: A “Failed State”?
The Left - “And, at the regional level, Mexico should pursue stronger cooperation with the United States regarding control of arm trafficking, such as Operation ‘Frozen,’ which attempts ‘to freeze the illegal movement of guns between the two countries.'” 11/18/2019
The Left - “And, at the regional level, Mexico should pursue stronger cooperation with the United States regarding control of arm trafficking, such as Operation ‘Frozen,’ which attempts ‘to freeze the illegal movement of guns between the two countries.'” 11/18/2019When the Left Doesn’t Like Science Either
The Center - “At the time when postcolonialist scholars were saying these silly things (starting in the latter half of the 20th Century), some philosophers of science were also developing some strange ideas.” 11/9/2019
The Center - “At the time when postcolonialist scholars were saying these silly things (starting in the latter half of the 20th Century), some philosophers of science were also developing some strange ideas.” 11/9/2019Getting a Tattoo: Often an Unwise Decision
The Right - “This past Mother’s Day, in a survey of over 3,000 mothers who had tattoos, 51% of them said if they had to choose between removing a bad tattoo and receiving a new piece of jewelry (of equal value) as a gift, they would choose tattoo removal.” 11/5/2019
The Right - “This past Mother’s Day, in a survey of over 3,000 mothers who had tattoos, 51% of them said if they had to choose between removing a bad tattoo and receiving a new piece of jewelry (of equal value) as a gift, they would choose tattoo removal.” 11/5/2019The Real Dividing Line in Our Culture Wars
The Right - “The dividing line in the culture war is not individualism vs. collectivism but, rather, peace vs. aggression. What are you willing to do to peaceful people, if they group in ways that you dislike?” 11/2/2019
The Right - “The dividing line in the culture war is not individualism vs. collectivism but, rather, peace vs. aggression. What are you willing to do to peaceful people, if they group in ways that you dislike?” 11/2/2019The Most Important Thing to Understand about Putin’s Russia
The Center - Vladimir Putin may be President of the Russian Federation, but, for all the talk about the various events since he came to power, perhaps the most significant change to have taken place under Putin’s tenure is the elevation in power of the Russian Orthodox Church. 10/14/2019
The Center - Vladimir Putin may be President of the Russian Federation, but, for all the talk about the various events since he came to power, perhaps the most significant change to have taken place under Putin’s tenure is the elevation in power of the Russian Orthodox Church. 10/14/2019“Woke Capitalism” Needs to Wake Up to the Truth about China
The Right - “As Jim Geraghty writes, rather than importing our values, China is exporting its repression into our societies on the back of mass industrial theft and espionage.” 10/11/2019
The Right - “As Jim Geraghty writes, rather than importing our values, China is exporting its repression into our societies on the back of mass industrial theft and espionage.” 10/11/2019As a Columbia Grad, I Oppose This Latest On-Campus Activism
The Right - “It seems, unfortunately, today that there are far too few who are willing to defend Columbia University’s heritage, which so many now take for granted. “ 10/5/2019
The Right - “It seems, unfortunately, today that there are far too few who are willing to defend Columbia University’s heritage, which so many now take for granted. “ 10/5/2019Urging Restraint for the Transgender Community
The Center - “It is not overwhelmingly different than when I, as a gay man, criticize the gay community for taking things too far by, for instance, bringing both borderline and actual nudity to public Pride Parades, especially in places where children are often present.” 10/1/2019
The Center - “It is not overwhelmingly different than when I, as a gay man, criticize the gay community for taking things too far by, for instance, bringing both borderline and actual nudity to public Pride Parades, especially in places where children are often present.” 10/1/2019Having Lived in the Marshall Islands, I Understand Greta’s Concerns
The Center - “In 2016, fleeing Venezuela’s socialism, I took a teaching job in Majuro, the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.” 9/30/2019
The Center - “In 2016, fleeing Venezuela’s socialism, I took a teaching job in Majuro, the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.” 9/30/2019Conservative Media Falls Short in Covering Gang Crime
The Right - “There are white gangs, Asian gangs, black gangs, Hispanic gangs, and gangs of all nationalities. To focus only on illegal immigrant gang members, as many conservatives do, is to take the easy way out.” 9/19/2019
The Right - “There are white gangs, Asian gangs, black gangs, Hispanic gangs, and gangs of all nationalities. To focus only on illegal immigrant gang members, as many conservatives do, is to take the easy way out.” 9/19/2019Standing Up for Dave Chappelle
The Right - “Comedy is one of the world’s oldest arts because it appeals to our common, imperfect humanity: we all have flaws, and the best thing we can do about such a tragedy is to laugh about it.” 9/16/2019
The Right - “Comedy is one of the world’s oldest arts because it appeals to our common, imperfect humanity: we all have flaws, and the best thing we can do about such a tragedy is to laugh about it.” 9/16/2019The Case Against Reparations
The Right - “Our justice system—and accompanying moral philosophies—wouldn’t dream of punishing people for the crimes of others, so why should our public policy?” 9/15/2019
The Right - “Our justice system—and accompanying moral philosophies—wouldn’t dream of punishing people for the crimes of others, so why should our public policy?” 9/15/2019Basic Errors? Winston Churchill Deconstructs Andrew Yang’s UBI
The Center - “The outcome of Andrew Yang’s UBI would be higher rents and, most likely, a property bubble.” 9/14/2019
The Center - “The outcome of Andrew Yang’s UBI would be higher rents and, most likely, a property bubble.” 9/14/2019Being Progressive in the 2019 Canadian Election
The Left - “Unfortunately, the Liberal party in power turned out to be as much a political creature as ever.” 9/13/2019
The Left - “Unfortunately, the Liberal party in power turned out to be as much a political creature as ever.” 9/13/2019Soccer and Remembering Women in Iran
The Center - “Since women are banned from stadiums in Iran, a girl there was arrested for dressing as a boy in order to attend a soccer match. While awaiting trial, she incinerated herself to death.” 9/12/2019
The Center - “Since women are banned from stadiums in Iran, a girl there was arrested for dressing as a boy in order to attend a soccer match. While awaiting trial, she incinerated herself to death.” 9/12/2019The Amazon Fire and Phony Environmentalism
The Center - “As with the opposition to GMOs and nuclear power, Morales’ free pass sadly proves that most environmentalist groups are not really about the environment. They are more about identity politics and, more importantly, about the hipness of being feel-good activists.” 8/29/2019
The Center - “As with the opposition to GMOs and nuclear power, Morales’ free pass sadly proves that most environmentalist groups are not really about the environment. They are more about identity politics and, more importantly, about the hipness of being feel-good activists.” 8/29/2019Jordan Peterson: An Antidote to the Frightening Wave of Socialism
The Right - “But, fortunately, there is an antidote to Ocasio-Cortez’s socialist wave and its underlying mindsets: it is the hard work and dedication that Jordan Peterson so importantly describes.” 8/25/2019
The Right - “But, fortunately, there is an antidote to Ocasio-Cortez’s socialist wave and its underlying mindsets: it is the hard work and dedication that Jordan Peterson so importantly describes.” 8/25/2019Black America Won’t Be Saved at the Ballot Box
The Right - “As a young black man from Southern California watching the systemic problems ailing my community, I believe that repairing our community must come from within, and the impetus is upon us to repair our culture before it’s too late.” 8/24/2019
The Right - “As a young black man from Southern California watching the systemic problems ailing my community, I believe that repairing our community must come from within, and the impetus is upon us to repair our culture before it’s too late.” 8/24/2019Mexico’s Glitter Revolution: How Should Women Protest? 
The Left - “Now, pink glitter seems to be the spark of a new revolution in Mexico against gender violence.” 8/22/2019
The Left - “Now, pink glitter seems to be the spark of a new revolution in Mexico against gender violence.” 8/22/2019Getting Consistent on Collective Blame
The Center - “The Left cannot get enough of sociological explanations for all sorts of violence. It is never about individual responsibility; it is always about social structures.” 8/10/2019
The Center - “The Left cannot get enough of sociological explanations for all sorts of violence. It is never about individual responsibility; it is always about social structures.” 8/10/2019A Different Take on “El Chapo”
The Left - “Modern society has always had a secret love affair with the criminal.” 8/8/2019
The Left - “Modern society has always had a secret love affair with the criminal.” 8/8/2019The American Approach to College Is the Winning One
The Left - “Although many of us may still be encouraged at family dinner tables to pursue stable and lucrative careers in high-paying industries, such as finance, consulting, and medicine, perhaps the curriculum of a general education can help some find their true interests.” 8/7/2019
The Left - “Although many of us may still be encouraged at family dinner tables to pursue stable and lucrative careers in high-paying industries, such as finance, consulting, and medicine, perhaps the curriculum of a general education can help some find their true interests.” 8/7/2019The Real Truth of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter
The Center - “To DeSimone and his acolytes, two cold-blooded murderers were freed. To our system of justice, two persons, their innocence always in question, were unfairly tried and convicted.” 8/6/2019
The Center - “To DeSimone and his acolytes, two cold-blooded murderers were freed. To our system of justice, two persons, their innocence always in question, were unfairly tried and convicted.” 8/6/2019Ricardo Rosselló Resigns, But There is Nothing to Celebrate
The Center - “With this standard, if the private diaries or WhatsApp conversations of people were opened, prisons the world over would be swamped with inmates, and companies would fire half of its staff on a daily basis.” 7/26/2019
The Center - “With this standard, if the private diaries or WhatsApp conversations of people were opened, prisons the world over would be swamped with inmates, and companies would fire half of its staff on a daily basis.” 7/26/2019What Popular Culture Gets Wrong about “El Chapo”
The Center - “Almost one hundred years after his death, Villa’s image enjoys the allure of a romantic Robin Hood in Latin American imagination.” 7/22/2019
The Center - “Almost one hundred years after his death, Villa’s image enjoys the allure of a romantic Robin Hood in Latin American imagination.” 7/22/2019America Is Too Lenient on Gang Violence
The Right - “Much to my dismay, conservative media journalists have conflated political stances against illegal immigration with criminal gang activity.” 7/17/2019
The Right - “Much to my dismay, conservative media journalists have conflated political stances against illegal immigration with criminal gang activity.” 7/17/2019The Downsides of Subsidizing Sports
The Center - “If history is any guide, subsidies (not just in sports, but in all spheres of economic life) do not usually work.” 7/15/2019
The Center - “If history is any guide, subsidies (not just in sports, but in all spheres of economic life) do not usually work.” 7/15/2019On Brexit: In Reply to Clive Pinder
The Left - “Given Pinder’s distaste for academia, I don’t imagine he would be fond of this kind of Platonic utopia.” 7/14/2019
The Left - “Given Pinder’s distaste for academia, I don’t imagine he would be fond of this kind of Platonic utopia.” 7/14/2019Letter: In Reply to McManus—Misunderstanding Brexit
The Right - “These are the facts and historical context that any fair-minded and rational critic should consider before lambasting the majority of Brits who chose to forgo membership in the European Union.” 7/14/2019
The Right - “These are the facts and historical context that any fair-minded and rational critic should consider before lambasting the majority of Brits who chose to forgo membership in the European Union.” 7/14/2019NATO: 70 Years On
The Left - “Hence, NATO should devise a strategy to address President Trump’s visions about the alliance in order to maintain (as much as possible) its stability.” 7/11/2019
The Left - “Hence, NATO should devise a strategy to address President Trump’s visions about the alliance in order to maintain (as much as possible) its stability.” 7/11/2019