GTA VI’s impending release has reignited the age-old moral panic over digital violence in the Grand Theft Auto franchise—but what if these games aren’t corrupting us, but unmasking our own cultural hypocrisy? In this post, we’ll peel back the controversy to ask: who’s really at the wheel—pixels or people?

Philosophy aims to illuminate, not obscure. Enter the “philbro,” a figure who uses jargon as a weapon and substitutes confidence for clarity. This post explores philbros’ traits, their misuse of philosophical language, and strategies to restore clarity in discourse.

While the fires rage in California, it’s important to remember that natural disasters have political ideologies. When such disasters strike, the focus should always be on who to blame, and more importantly, how to avoid helping.

Social media’s fact-checking failures have destroyed user trust. While misinformation may be running rampant, there are better ways to address these shortcomings. It starts with improving critical thinking.

Justin Baldoni was once praised for supporting women’s rights, but recent allegations show a different side. His case highlights a common problem: when people in power focus on looking good instead of making real changes, their so-called support often does more harm than good.

Progressive media is stuck in a cycle of outrage and infighting, with channels like The Young Turks (TYT) facing backlash for alienating marginalized communities and shifting rightward. But the problem goes deeper—performative activism has taken priority over actionable solutions.