The Unnatural Endurance of Bipartisanship
Joe Biden ran for president promising to “revive” the spirit of bipartisanship, put an end to factional battles, and bring Americans together after an era of painful division. Yet faced with an intransigent, extremist Republican Party that has little to gain from compromise, such a vision of politics seems quaint at best. On Episode 26…
Consciousness Is Just a Feeling
When he was a boy, Mark Solms obsessed over big existential questions. What happens when I die? What makes me who I am? He went on to study neuroscience but soon discovered that neuropsychology had no patience for such open-ended questions about the psyche. So Solms did something unheard of for a budding scientist. He…
Watch SpaceX’s Starship abort its test flight with 0.1 seconds left
SpaceX’s Starship program has been moving along nicely as of late. Perfecting the technology that could eventually take humans to Mars and even beyond is no easy task, and development has hit its share of roadblocks, but test flights of Starship prototypes have been picking up in frequency lately. Today was supposed to be the…
Ron Klain is busy in D.C. — and on Twitter, too
For a White House that prides itself on being light on leaks and staying mostly on message, Klain’s frequent tweets can offer insights into West Wing thinking.
PFL 2 features Rory MacDonald vs. David Michaud headliner
Rory MacDonald and David Michaud headline PFL 2 in main event; Ray Cooper III, Emiliano Sordi, Chris Camozzi, Jordan Johnson and Tom Lawlor star in PFL 2 main card NEW YORK (March 2, 2021) –The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced its main event and full card matchups…
Not trading Deshaun Watson is the worst thing the Texans can do
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images It would be cruel and bad for business if the Texans refused to honor Watson’s trade request. It’s become increasingly likely that after months of speculation the Texans could decide not to honor Deshaun Watson’s wishes and refuse to trade the quarterback. It’s on-brand for an organization that has become…
52 gift ideas for your wife, from a thoughtful photo book to a chic weighted blanket
Summary List Placement Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, a thoughtful gift for your wife goes a long way. We rounded up 52 great gift ideas for her that cover a wide range of interests and budgets. Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of Insider Reviews’ gift guides here.…
‘NCIS New Orleans’ Canceled: When the Final Episode Will Air
“NCIS: New Orleans” is coming to an end after seven seasons – and CBS has announced that the series finale is coming very soon for Pride and the rest of the “NOLA” team.
Everhood (NS)
Until recently, I had very little regard for indie games. I tended to believe that the majority of them were benign, banal experiences praised by generations too young to have any context regarding the source material that inspired their creation. They were a garnish surrounding the AAA steaks of the day, scraped from my plate…