Ruby is 10

My Ruby, Today, you are 10. My girl, lordy, are you ever headstrong. When you make up your mind about something, convincing you there might be another way requires evidence, witnesses, several rounds of negotiations, and occasionally divine intervention. I think this will be something that benefits you greatly and also has the potential to … More Ruby is 10

Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: On the Suppression of Debate in a Polarized World

In the last several years, the term “political polarization” has become increasingly tangible. Fueled by social media algorithms that create ideological echo chambers and reinforced by a fear of cancellation, the suppression of debate has quieted many wise voices. When did the discussion of ideas become offensive rather than an opportunity to think critically and … More Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: On the Suppression of Debate in a Polarized World