Activists and politicians promise us that if we follow them, we'll find ourselves (and more meaning in life). That's a terrible overpromise. I think there's a better way.
My latest for @mereorthodoxy:
https://t.co/eqblcF4geF
I had one of the most interesting conversations I’ve had in a long time with the incomparable @jordanbpeterson.
Click the link to watch it on YouTube: https://t.co/afyPac0d8W
On the one-year anniversary of LHL’s Seeking the Good, @BryceFuemmeler explores why, in this moment, hopeful ideas matter. You can read the most recent issue here: https://t.co/XDq11SjmAu
Campuses are burdened by a culture of contempt, but it doesn't have to be this way. In his new essay for @NationalAffairs, my research lead at Harvard @BryceFuemmeler shares how we can revivify the university by getting curious about ideas with which we disagree.
In the university’s most inspiring days, it proved to the world that persuasion could trump coercion, and that ideas with which we disagree could be celebrated.
What went wrong? And how can it thrive once again? I set out for answers in @NationalAffairs
https://t.co/5DjpWIZFco
Bryce Fuemmeler shares lessons from the Book of Exodus to help modern Americans fight the "unjustifiable tyranny" of polarization and create a grassroots movement of humble open inquiry. NEW in @ProfectusM: https://t.co/k9tY52hiwn
"By sacrificing our pride—and thus being open to change or challenge—we might move toward a higher moral order of humility in the public and private squares." https://t.co/k9tY52hiwn
Wow! What a team and a ride! @BoonvilleR1 is your Class 4 State Basketball champion. The Lady Pirates conquer Mt. Vernon 58-52 to bring home their first title ever! Congrats to @CoachHunziker and his young women. Fabulous season.
@KRCG13
These talented Tiger tutors taught — and learned — at the MU Writing Center during their time at #Mizzou. As they blast off toward promising careers, we bid them a hearty congrats and teary-eyed bon voyage! https://t.co/8eXTo8hBLf
In 1992 I was 12. My dad and I were in the Newark airport. I saw Joe Pesci and recognized him from HOME ALONE. I went up to him to ask for his autograph. Joe asked me who my favorite actor was. I said he was. He handed me a crisp $100 and said "That's the right answer, kid".