Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

CHRIS WALLACE RESPONDS: “I tried repeatedly to adhere to the ground rules….”

Matthew C. Nisbet

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Chris Wallace has this to say about the ground rules agreed to by Fox News and Clinton….

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High Culture

“The gods will not be chained”: A short story by Ken Liu

The first in a series of short stories by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author that inspired the cult hit “Pantheon.”

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Neuropsych

The “magic third” rule: How just one voice can transform a group

In his latest book, Malcolm Gladwell explores a strange phenomenon of group dynamics.

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Starts With A Bang

10 thoughtful insights about the great cosmic unknowns

An in-depth interview with astronomer Kelsey Johnson, whose new book, Into the Unknown, explores what remains unknown about the Universe.

A man with long hair, a beard, glasses, and a bandana on his head, reminiscent of David Foster Wallace, poses for a portrait against a plain background.

High Culture

How suicide warped David Foster Wallace’s legacy

The writer’s tragic death at age 46 has led many to view him as a tortured artist. Here’s why this label is reductive.

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Thinking

Everyday Philosophy: 3 rules for discussing controversial topics

In today’s political climate, how can we come together and seek some common ground or understanding? What are the mechanics of doing that? Is there some script or set of […]

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