It’s been a bad few years for the U.S. economy. Since the 2008 financial crisis, almost every bit of optimism has wilted. This time we may be poised for a real improvement — if we can avoid some bad mistakes. During major economic crises, governments usually want to appear as if they[...]
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Rise of the Far Right
The far right is back. After losing respectability in the 1940s and 1950′s because of its association with Fascism, ultra-conservatism has come storming back. What does this mean for western democracies? A specter is haunting Europe but it’s not communism. Although paranoia about evi[...]
The Dangers of Short-Termism
Sometimes it’s hard for us to think ahead. Our financial system, instincts, and frenetic media culture always seem to be pushing us to take pleasure — right now. At the extreme, we rush frantically between activities while often paying little attention to where life is taking us. Sometim[...]
