Few things are more dangerous than an idealist. That doesn't mean we should have no ideals to which we subscribe. As Paul Rosenberg explains, idealism leads to death because idealists, once they think they possess perfect knowledge, tend to act like barbarians.
It's strange how few media outlets are talking about how the data appears to show that Sweden has reached herd immunity by refusing to lock-down their nation. Their falling coronavirus infection rates run counter to the lock-down narrative that says masks and social distancing are the better approach.
Higher education may be in for some major changes. It's not just the after-effects of the Covid-19 shutdowns. As Jon Miltimore explains, Google has taken direct aim at the $600 Billion higher ed industry. And it may not be a bad thing.
If you ever doubted that science has become a religion to some folks, the past few months have provided unlimited examples of people telling us to "follow the scientists." Robert E. Wright has a better approach. He says, let's follow the history of science instead and learn why even science doesn't deserve our blind faith.
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