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  • Why Euphemisms Are Ubiquitous in Politics

    Why Euphemisms Are Ubiquitous in Politics0

    Political debate in the modern world is impossible without memorizing a list of euphemisms, and there is no shortage of public opprobrium for those who talk about certain topics without using them.  In addition to the many euphemisms that are accepted by virtually everybody, the political left has its own set of euphemisms associated with political correctness,

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  • Why Estonia—Yes, Estonia—Is Suddenly One of the Wealthiest Countries in Eastern Europe (and the Most

    Why Estonia—Yes, Estonia—Is Suddenly One of the Wealthiest Countries in Eastern Europe (and the Most0

    The question on why some countries are rich and prosperous whereas others seem to be condemned to the scourge of poverty has been around for centuries. Many factors have been argued to be the determinants of prosperity: geographical, cultural, historical, etc.  Yet, since at least the publication in 1776 of The Wealth of Nations, we

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  • Why England’s Reading Scores Are Soaring While the U.S. Lags Behind

    Why England’s Reading Scores Are Soaring While the U.S. Lags Behind0

    There’s been increasing alarm in recent years as many Americans have realized that their children don’t know much in the areas of history, civics, geography, and writing. In retrospect, it appears that the emphasis placed on the core subjects of reading and math by various education laws such as No Child Left Behind may be

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  • Why Emotions Are Necessary in Education (So Is Logic)

    Why Emotions Are Necessary in Education (So Is Logic)3

    In education, there is a tradition of separating reason from emotions. We learn best, the conventional wisdom goes, when able to rationally consider information in a dispassionate manner. Emotions cause us to become impulsive and make rash judgments. When we try to acquire knowledge while in an emotional state, we allow biases to infect our

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  • Why Emotionally Abusive Women Are Given a Pass in Pop Culture

    Why Emotionally Abusive Women Are Given a Pass in Pop Culture0

    Cultural commentary is usually interesting because it’s easy to relate to. Even if you don’t agree with the author’s conclusion or any soft political message, you recognize the scenes and situations that the writer describes. Yet as I read Karen Rinaldi’s article in Motto (an online project of Time), I thought she must live on

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  • Why Elizabeth Gilbert’s Ideas about Happiness in Eat Pray Love are Wrong

    Why Elizabeth Gilbert’s Ideas about Happiness in Eat Pray Love are Wrong0

    As the year begins, many will embark on a self-improvement project. Elizabeth Gilbert’s mega-selling memoir Eat Pray Love has inspired millions towards a journey of self-discovery. Many believe Gilbert is wise. Gilbert made the Time Magazine list of 100 most influential people in the world, and she was named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of

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