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Two provocative books explore the question of whether humans have control over their personalities, actions, and fates. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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The debate over whether AI can truly "think" must begin by acknowledging the continuing mystery of human cognition. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
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Leonid Bilmes / Los Angeles Review of BooksNov 15, 2019
In analyzing today’s politico-economic malaise, philosopher Bernard Stiegler uncovers how digital technology threatens the human spirit. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Rayyan Al-Shawaf / TruthdigNov 16, 2018
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum writes, "Monarchs feed on fear from below. Fear of the monarch's punishment ensures compliance. And fear of outside threats ensures voluntary servitude." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Steven GimbelApr 6, 2018
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Henry Giroux / TruthoutFeb 15, 2018
Ideological extremism and a stark indifference to the lies and ruthless policies of the Trump administration have turned the GOP into a party of collaborators. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )
Henry Giroux / TruthoutJan 10, 2018
With the advent of the Trump presidency, language is undergoing a shift in the United States: It now treats dissent, critical media and scientific evidence as a species of "fake news." Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )
Henry Giroux / TruthoutNov 3, 2017
The crises we face are being met by a president who urges police to "take the gloves off" and promotes a "law and order" campaign steeped in racism. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )
Henry Giroux / Moyers & Co.Oct 14, 2017
What kind of democracy is possible when the institutions crucial to a vibrant civil society are vanishing? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Henry Giroux / TruthdigAug 11, 2017
The president’s dangerous rhetoric toward North Korea is symptomatic of democratic collapse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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