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How Political Reforms in India Affected Annawadi

What triggered the demand for political reforms in India? How did the reforms affect the residents of Annawadi in the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers? The failure of the police to respond effectively to the terrorist attacks in 2008 triggered the demands for political reforms in India. The anticipated reforms and removal of the ruling political class did not happen. Plans to raze Mumbai’s slums including Annawadi continued. Read on to discover how the demand for political reforms in India affected the residents of Annawadi, as detailed in Behind the Beautiful Forevers.

The Advantages of Conservatism in Moral Psychology

What are the advantages of conservatism when it comes to moral psychology? What do conservatives understand and leverage that liberals do not? There are certain advantages of conservatism over liberalism in regard to understanding moral psychology. Conservatives tap into all six moral foundations, while liberals focus on only two or three. This means that conservatives have the power to persuade more people. Read more to learn about the advantages of conservatism in the realm of moral psychology.

The History of Geopolitics: How Did We Get Here?

What’s the current state of geopolitics in the world? How has the global geopolitical arena changed over the years? Before globalization fully took hold, maintaining geopolitical stability was about armed forces, nuclear weapons, and regulation of weapons—essentially, conventional military power. Today, conventional military power still matters, but global stability also requires taking into account the three accelerations. In this article, we’ll discuss the history of geopolitics, its current state, and what we can do to adapt to the upcoming changes.

How Do We Reclaim Civility in Politics?

When was the last time you experienced civility in politics? How can it be achieved? When we find ourselves at odds with someone politically, it is likely that we have different moral matrices. To find common ground—or at least achieve respectful interaction—we would do well to identify which of the six moral foundations are at the heart of the issue. This can help us practice empathy, which in turn can help us achieve civility in politics. Read more to learn the key to finding civility in politics these days.

The Hive Mentality in Politics: A Force for Good or Bad?

How does the hive mentality manifest in politics? Is it beneficial or detrimental? A hive mentality is one of group interest rather than self-interest. Just as bees work together for the benefit of the hive, we can do the same when we flip the hive switch and move from self-interest to group interest. Jonathan Haidt, in his book The Righteous Mind, discusses what this looks like in the context of politics. Read more to learn about the hive mentality in politics, including its pros and cons.

The 3 Kinds of Globalization: Tech, Business, & Money

What exactly is globalization? What role does technology play in the increasing pace of globalization? Accelerations in technology have resulted in a corresponding acceleration in globalization—the flows of knowledge and information that connect the world and make every part dependent on all the other parts. According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, there are three kinds of globalization happening in the world: 1) the flow of technological knowledge, 2) the flow of business, and 3) the flow of money. Keep reading to learn about the three types of globalization and their implications for the world at

The Charlottesville “Unite the Right” Rally

What happened during the 2017 Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally? How did this rally mark a cultural shift? In 2017, the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally marked a cultural shift because it was the largest public gathering of white supremacists in decades. Many believe this was partly inspired by the election of Donald Trump and was a prelude to the 2021 Capitol attack. Continue reading to learn what happened before, during, and after the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, and what it means for the resurgence of racial bias.

Anthropogenic Global Warming: Science and Doubts

What is the truth about anthropogenic global warming? Is global warming caused by humans? These questions have been part of the climate change debate, especially since the 1992 Rio Conference. Some people and organizations see their agenda or ideology at risk, so they seek to discredit science that points to climate change—and anthropogenic global warming in particular. Historians Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway discuss this in their book Merchants of Doubt. Read more to learn about the debate surrounding the issue of anthropogenic global warming.

How to Adapt U.S. Domestic Politics to Modern Times

What are the main challenges with the current state of U.S. domestic politics? How can the U.S. adapt its systems to keep up with the times? According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, U.S. domestic politics is currently experiencing political upheaval because the present political system was developed in slower times. As a result, it can’t keep up with the three accelerations taking place in the world: 1) technology, 2) climate change, and 3) globalization. In this article, we’ll discuss the current state of American domestic politics and what we could do to make it

Doubt-Mongering in the Climate Change Debate

What role does doubt-mongering play in the recent climate change debate? What is the science? What doubts are raised? Merchants of doubt have been engaged in the climate change debate from the beginning. These are people or groups who seek to discredit science behind the policies that threaten their agenda. Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, the authors of Merchants of Doubt, updated their book in 2020 to cover highlights from the past decade, specifically California law and electric cars. Read more to learn about the recent efforts of merchants of doubt in discrediting the climate change debate.