Welcome to the Empire of Exceptions
What if the biggest threat to democracy wasn’t a coup—but a checklist?
It’s Just Common Sense
If your argument ends with “it’s just common sense,” it probably started without evidence.
The Real Cost of AI Jobs
AI didn’t steal your job—capitalism handed it over, gift-wrapped.
GTA VI: A Repetitive Scapegoat
Every mass shooting, same old culprit—Grand Theft Auto, again.
Half-Baked Philosophy: The Problem With Philbros
Big words, bad arguments—how faux philosophers ruin real discourse.
These Partisan Natural Disasters
Natural disasters don’t just destroy—they reveal who we’re willing to save.
The Fall (and Failure) of Facebook Fact Checking
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.
Gifts Wrapped in Privilege: Lively v. Baldoni
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.
The Failure of Progressive New Media
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.
The “Corruption” in the Trump Trial
Allegations of corruption in the Trump "hush money" trial need more than just conspiracy theories. They need solid evidence and a sound methodology. For our justice system to maintain its integrity, we must stick to the facts and be honest in our discussions.
My Beef with Bill Nye
Bill Nye's 2014 debate with creationist Ken Ham sparked controversy by seemingly legitimizing pseudoscience. How did this decision impact public understanding of science, and what can we learn from it? Dive into the unexpected consequences of this high-profile clash.
New Blue Sun
André 3000 released his first album in nearly two decades, breaking away from the hip-hop genre. Do his fans deserve bars from three stacks?
Masterson-Kutcher-Kunis and the Friends You Keep
Do birds of a feather fly together?
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Danny Masterson serve as a case study.
10 Tropes that DO NOT Belong in Open-World Games
There are some games that push the envelope of open-world design and experiment with new mechanics. Others try to shoehorn old tropes, obliterating all the advantages of playing in a sandbox.
What you don’t understand about Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan is attempting to punch far above his weight class.
The Desolation of Ye
Ye: Rapper. Producer. Mogul. Richest rapper alive. Crazy person? We think not. His antics of late have drawn criticisms about his mental health, but is there a more plausible explanation?
Blizzard’s Free To Play Business
Did Blizzard ruin the Diablo franchise by hitching it to a smartphone money vacuum? Are the business decisions surrounding the Warcraft 3 remaster fatal to Azeroth? Can Overwatch 2 survive its disastrous launch? No matter what the answer is, one thing is certain. Blizzard is no longer the company of old.