BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

From Nicholas Kristof, a timely reminder that, amidst all of our current difficulties, there are substantial reasons to be hopeful and optimistic.

An examination of the longer-term origins of the authoritarian trend in US politics that President Trump now embodies.

From Matthew Yglesias, a list of things that those wanting to make a positive contribution in the coming election year might consider.

From the Washington Post, the chance to sign up for free online course highlighting many of the things that can be done to improve US democracy.

A review and summary of an important new book highlighting Rawl's vision for a society in which we would all like to live -- one that is both fair and free.

A nostalgic look back to the time when we thought the world's only big, remaining problem was climate change. Now, sadly, we know (or should know) better.

For an era in which so many people want to be "change agents" and, often, proponents of revolution, a 400-year retrospective on what past revolutions have produced.

A thought-provoking exploration of both the utility and the downsides of humanity's shift toward shorter attention spans with ever quicker task switching and constant multitasking.

As we still struggle to decide what lessons we should learn from society's contentious COVID response, news that we may soon have to apply those lessons.

News from another, often neglected, front in the Ukrainian war -- the clandestine information battle being fought in the West,'s complex media environment.