Our inability to constructively handle intractable conflict is the most serious, and the most neglected, problem facing humanity. Solving today's tough problems depends upon finding better ways of dealing with these conflicts. More...
The welfare state is extremely good --
An eloquent and persuasive defense, with lots of statistics, of the United States' many "welfare state" programs. #mbi_context
Hyper-Polarization, the Pandemic, and the Need for a "Lifeboat Ethic" --
As we struggle to navigate the terrible storm produced by the pandemic, the economic crisis, and climate-related disasters, it makes sense to adopt a lifeboat ethic, put aside our differences, and work together to address the big threats. #mbi_cci