After the University
The larger the share of the population attending universities, the clearer it becomes that we can no longer be talking about an elite. Still, one might expect these people to…
Scientists and Their Demons
“Science has, in some cases, succumbed to the familiar temptations of political power and fame instead of serving as a force for clarity. Some of the demons haunting today’s world…
From Dissidents to Rulers
Where should we look for a new elite? Curtis Yarvin has a clear answer: “They are disgusted dissidents from the old elite whose need for secrecy has just ended.” We…
The Return of Hidden Truths
I do not know why the company behind Facebook chose the name Meta, but it captures our age perfectly. The word—or prefix—“meta” refers to something beyond or behind something else;…
The Test of Compassion
There is growing talk of a gradual removal or relocation of the Palestinians. My guess is that it will not ultimately happen. In any case, however, it offers an excellent…
The Logic of Fertility
In discussions about fertility, I quite often encounter the view—even among intelligent, well-educated people—that in the past people were told having children was a good thing, so they had children.…