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Elon Musk’s controversial takeover of Twitter has led many commentators to wonder if the platform can be improved by its new owner. In this roundtable, three writers offer their thoughts and suggestions.
Quillette readers Joe Benning and Charles N.W. Keckler give their responses.
Editor's note: With another presidential run by Trump in the offing, we asked two writers to reflect on the costs and benefits of populism. If you would like to contribute to this discussion, please send a response of ~800 words to Bo@quillette.com. I. For a prudent
Tenure creates a dual world where some professors enjoy more freedom than others.
Editor's note: Quillette asked three scholars to reflect on the debate about animal rights. If you would like to contribute to this discussion, please send a response of ~800 words to pitch@quillette.com. I. Animals have rights Bo Winegard is an essayist and holds a PhD in
As long as there have been philosophers, there has been thinking about morality.
Is moral expertise really a thing—normatively, theoretically, or metaphysically? All three major Western schools of moral philosophy seem to think so, including virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism.
Editor's note: Quillette asked four scholars to reflect and comment on the costs and benefits of tribalism. They each have a background in academic psychology and include Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, Cory Clark, behavioural scientist, Bo Winegard, essayist and PhD in social psychology, and