Tributes to Cormac McCarthy by two great but different institutions that shape me. His "Operating Principles" for the @sfiscience. And an essay at @commonwealmag, first published in 2016: https://t.co/i1haWPbzdc
Lots to like about this piece. Attention to early uses of polarization in other fields (physical and natural sciences!) and re-tethering it to early politics and political science lends it great validity.
What is political polarization? It is more than a clash of ideologies or identities. It is a breakdown of basic democratic trust -- the end of democracy as “the only game in town.” Online first, open access: Rethinking Political Polarization https://t.co/jCLca9SmHK
Thank you very much to all who came to #Vienna, participated in discussions, shared thoughts & insights, and made the #MEDemConference happen. Looking forward to the next meeting with the #MEDemCommunity. 🏛️
At what age (on average) do you imagine that money starts leaving your Venmo account faster than it enters? With 2 20somethings and a teen with a new Pixel, I'm definitely on the net deficit side of this equation.