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Normative Entanglement in Public Discourse (Part 1)
In an episode of The West Wing, a comment is made to the press that the fictional US President, Josiah Bartlett, is not particularly fond of green beans.[1] On the day in question, the president’s staff confront the usual mayhem of low- and high-octane problems, among them the problem of what should be done about
The Ethics of Belief: It’s not just Trump supporters who believe wrongly—it’s all of us
As the dust settles on the Trump presidency, we are left to reflect on its many themes. One of its most fundamental was this: believing without adequate evidence.
Think Before You Push the “Share” Button
You’ve just run across a hilarious satire on a comedic news site and can’t wait to re-post it so your friends can get a chuckle. Or you’ve found an over-the-top editorial arguing for an unethical policy and want to show others the dangers of bad thinking. But before you share, take a moment to consider