
Why it mattersThe stronger the evidence becomes, the more elaborate the theories grow. The reason lies in a psychological tendency to seek causes proportionate to consequential events, writes Michael Shermer.
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Why it mattersThe stronger the evidence becomes, the more elaborate the theories grow. The reason lies in a psychological tendency to seek causes proportionate to consequential events, writes Michael Shermer.

Why it mattersWhy scorn triumphalism when talking about American movies that conquered the world?

Why it mattersPlus: The broken Iran deal.

Why it mattersThis is ‘Schrodinger's ceasefire, which was simultaneously a ceasefire and not a ceasefire.’

Why it mattersThe erstwhile ‘very rational people’ may have reignited the war with the U.S.

Why it mattersEli Lake says the Maine progressive is readying a comeback. Masih Alinejad and Aaron MacLean on the end of the ceasefire.
Eli Lake says the Maine progressive is readying a comeback. Masih Alinejad and Aaron MacLean on the end of the ceasefire. The 2028 race begins. Trump’s al…

Why it mattersThey are already privileged with government benefits, and younger families would foot the bill.

Why it mattersKaroline Leavitt touched off a firestorm with her explanation of socialism’s popularity among her generation.

Why it mattersA look into the mediaology behind the allegations against Graham Platner; the pope’s immigration crusade; Candace Owens’ deeply sane week; the influencers’ field trip to the Ayatollah’s funeral. A…

Why it mattersDr. Matt Bivens, who came to San Francisco to help go through the first batches of Twitter emails, joins me to talk through a few unpublished matters

Why it mattersWe can’t forget that the activism in 2020 was so totalitarian that even candy companies issued statements about racism.

Why it mattersEpisode four on the classic Russian novel

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