Twitter Is The New Editor Of Public Speech
The following is an excerpt from Bari Weiss’ resignation letter from the New York Times. Have we put ourselves into a conversational chokehold?
Read MoreNeil Degrasse Tyson on Police Training
The following excerpt on Police training comes from Neil Degrasse Tyson’s essay Reflections On The Color of my Skin:
Read MoreDaviation Gin, The Only Drink You'll Need This Summer
A new alcohol brought to you by the world's greatest celebrity. Ryan Reynolds thought he could just reinvent the wheel, randomly release a new liquor company, and make 10 billion dollars. Well guess what, that's exactly what Dave and Matt Grossfeld have done. Daviation gin brings exquisite taste and satisfaction that other companies can't promise.
Read MoreThe Power of Positivity with Kevin Hart (The Tim Ferriss Show)
"I don't understand how you do something halfway. I did that through high school, and doing that, I saw the instant consequence." — Kevin Hart
Read MoreHow Does Prosperity Affect The Gender Gap?
The gender gap is a hot topic and many keyboard warriors would like you to believe that all differences between men and women are due to oppression, not behavior or preference. While sexism is still alive and well, studies show that increases in wealth and equality WIDEN the differences in choices between men and women, not bring them closer. Here’s an excerpt from Scientific American on this topic:
Read MoreWhy Explore Space?
Space travel seems hard to justify when we have so many problems to solve here on Earth. Sister Mary Jucunda, a Zambian-based nun, wrote a letter to NASA’s then-associate director of science Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger to address exactly that justification: How can you suggest spending billions of dollars on such a project at a time when so many children were starving on Earth? Here is an excerpt from Stuhlinger’s response:
Read MoreThe Full MLK Speech People Have Been Misrepresenting
Lately, people have been circulating a quote from Martin Luther King Jr, “A riot is the language of the unheard,” to give the false impression that he supported riots. MLK understood why people rioted, but ultimately condemned riots as “self-defeating and socially destructive.” Listen to his complete thoughts on riots here:
Read MoreAre We In Control Of Our Creativity?
Since the Renaissance, we have believed that creativity comes from within, but the ancient Greeks and Romans had a different perspective: creativity comes to us as a spirit. In this TED Talk, Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray Love, tells us how she’s shifted her view on creative genius for the better.
Read MoreHow To Say What You Can't Say
Cancel culture has infected society through social media. Certain topics have been labeled as “unsayable” to the point where asking a question can get you canceled. Computer Scientist and author Paul Graham offers these insights on how to say what you can’t say:
Read MoreA Better Way To Look At Police Violence
In the latest episode of the Making Sense podcast, host Sam Harris explores what the statistics say about police violence, the difference between the slogan of Black Lives Matter and the movement, and the recent social protests:
Read MoreHow To Escape The Rat Race
The legend David Foster Wallace hits us with a much-needed reality check. It’s not about us, and we always have a choice.
Read MoreInspiring Words From A Former Gangster
Here’s a speech from Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, about a former gang member who turned his life around:
Read MoreWhat's The Key To Living Past 100?
How do you live a long and happy life? Is it diet? Social life? Mindset? Here’s a conversation with three centenarians on what’s most important for living a long life:
Read MoreHow To Optimize Your Love Life With Math
Everyone wants to find the perfect partner and experience long-term happiness, but those things are becoming rarer. What does math say about your Tinder profile photo? How can we use math to predict if a couple will get divorced? Hannah Fry Lays it down in this TED Talk:
Read MoreDave Chappelle Speaks Out On George Floyd and Police Violence
Tune in for some real talk on George Floyd, Candace Owens’ stanky pussy, and the state of race relations in America:
Read MoreWhat Is The Right Amount of Skepticism?
This is an excerpt from an article written by Carl Sagan about the balance of being a skeptic while remaining open to new ideas.
Read MoreThe Wrong Way To Think About Probability
The following is an excerpt from an article by Morgan Housel discussing our blindness to probability and its like of usefulness in the real world:
Read MoreThese Jokes Will Either Make You Laugh Really Hard Or Make You Really Angry
Ranging from Louis C.K. to Dave Chappelle, here are the top 10 funniest Anti PC Jokes from Laugh Planet:
Read MoreThis Monologue by Dave Chappelle Hits Harder Today
Donald Trump, police brutality, and a country divided. As the top comment says, “When he's being funny, his jokes carry laughs, and when he's being serious, his words carry weight.” Enjoy.
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