No plan is an island: All the failures of our COVID policy
Australia’s plan to outwit COVID was to shut itself off from the world, eliminate the virus and accept the international prestige. Yeah, nah.
The pandemic has been a lesson in privilege
For the most part, we avoided the worst of the pandemic, yet I’m wondering if we learned anything from the experience.
No “I” in COVID: How narcissism impacts lockdown measures
According to numerous studies, narcissism has boomed during the pandemic, reaching all the way from yoga mats to essential workers.
In the 21st century, stupid is the new evil
As a species, while we have moments of genius, we’re fundamentally a stupid bunch, and I feel that’s what our legacy should be.
Space exploration is now a plaything for billionaires
Space was once the final frontier of man’s striving. It now solely belongs to those who can afford to tour (and profit from) it.
We punished Schwarzenegger for living the American dream
Arnold Schwarzenegger managed to live the fiction that powered America. But for his sins, we made him a punchline.
