Monthly Archives: June 2010

A magical classic turns 50

[First published on Mercatornet.com]
To Kill a Mockingbird is a magical book. That is the word. From the moment of its publication 50 years ago it radiated magic. To this day you may with confidence place it in the … Continue reading

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Rationalizing homicidal aggression

One major lesson of history is that humans are frequently vile chumps. Unfortunately, because we are the audience as well as the topic, the lesson often fails to sink in.
I strongly suspect the same problem lies behind … Continue reading

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