It is now a common opinion that discussions of environmental (ecological) issues should be based on evidence. Considering current sources of information from social media flashes and TV clips, one […]
Philip K. Dick and the Fake Humans
We live in Philip K. Dick’s future, not George Orwell’s or Aldous Huxley’s. The two basic topics which fascinate me are “What is reality?” and “What constitutes the authentic human […]
Two Questions About Trump and Republicans that Stump Progressives
Understanding moral frameworks requires knowledge of how metaphors structure how we reason about our Values. Facts cannot counter a moral/value frame. However, conversation can at least create conditions for understanding […]
How Facebook, fake news and friends are warping your memory
Research on collective recall takes on new importance in a post-fact world. Strange things have been happening in the news lately. Already this year, members of US President Donald […]