Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I heard the term “Third World” quite a lot. I think this is one of those expressions that needs to be erased from our vocabulary, since there is only one world, and all countries belong to it. Using that term promotes discrimination and disdain toward people living in countries with fewer … Continue reading “Third World” Is Outdated—and Dangerous: It’s Time to Change How We Speak
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Reforming American Democracy
Last night, I finished reading the book Tyranny of the Minority by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. It’s an excellent book that provides not just good background information about what is currently going on politically in the United States, but also a list of actions the authors propose to improve our Constitution and strengthen our … Continue reading Reforming American Democracy
On Learning and The Information Environment
While reading Letters from a Stoic by Seneca, specifically the chapter on learning wisdom in old age, I came across the following passage: “You should keep learning as long as you are ignorant—even to the end of your life, if there is anything in the proverb. And the proverb suits the present case as well … Continue reading On Learning and The Information Environment
Memorial Day Weekend Travel and Air Traffic Controllers
This past weekend, people in the United States traveled to see loved ones and to enjoy the unofficial start of summer. In my case, I stayed home, resting and reflecting on the meaning of Memorial Day, and participated in a 5K run in honor of those who are no longer with us. I hope you … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Travel and Air Traffic Controllers
Book Review: Evicted – Poverty and Profit in the American City
“Evicted - Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond is the second book I've read by this author, and what a compelling narrative it offers. Desmond's exceptional ability to connect social issues with the real people facing them is extraordinary. The book, well-researched and a Pulitzer Prize winner in 2017, recounts events … Continue reading Book Review: Evicted – Poverty and Profit in the American City
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