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Against climate change tribalism: We gamble with the future by dehumanizing our opponents
Progress depends on being able to disagree in ways that do not turn every aspect of climate politics into an identity-driven tribal war between good and…
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The moderate-minded writer: Finding my voice as an intellectual in a climate of extremes
Why essential intellectual habits of moderation, pragmatism, and skepticism can only be cultivated by way of deep reading and contemplation.
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Piltdown Man groupthink: How nationalism, racism, and hype led to history's most famous scientific fraud
A case study in how scientific knowledge is constantly being shaped, interpreted, and promoted outside of formal peer-reviewed channels.
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The science media ecosystem: The diversifying roles and practices of science journalists
Summarizing a 2011 study as a comparison point for discussing the contemporary landscape of science, environmental, and climate journalism
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ChatGPT in college seminars: How to "AI proof" writing assignments
The craft of writing is a centuries-old civic art essential to deeper understanding, perspective-taking, self-reflection, and an active life. We can't…
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The polarization paradox: Why hyper-partisanship favors conservatism and undermines liberalism
By deciding to "fight fire with fire" and beat conservatives at their own game — progressives share much of the blame for America's political…
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When nuclear power came to Cayuga Lake: Lessons from the 1970s about the politics of expertise
Lessons from the 1970s about the politics of expertise in local conflicts over proposed energy projects
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The multitasking meditator: The addiction design strategies behind mobile mindfulness apps
The addiction design strategies behind mobile mindfulness apps
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Divided expectations
Why we need a new dialogue about science, technology, and inequality
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Funding the news: Evaluating philanthropic support for nonprofit journalism, 2010-15
Leading up to the 2016 election, the amount and diversity of grant making was far below what is needed to offset the decline in legacy newspaper…
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The climate philanthropy roadmap: Mega-donors are the main forces driving climate policy but who holds them accountable?
A lack of accountability promotes groupthink across civil society that ignores important ideas and needed investments — leading to path dependency.
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Public optimism and reservations about science and technology across the world
Those who benefit from a globalized market economy tend to be the most optimistic about science and technology, whereas those left behind express the…
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