The Game Theoretic Trap of Cancel Culture — and How to Beat itWhile cancel culture is a phenomenon often attributed to the left, I believe it’s ubiquitous, taking place on all sides. Dissenting…Sep 9, 20221Sep 9, 20221
Ideological Complexity: The Key to Depolarizing AmericaWe all know that black and white thinking contributes to toxic polarization. Complex issues are crushed down into good vs bad, right vs…May 29, 2022May 29, 2022
Three Ways to Avoid Becoming an IdeologueIf you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail, but if you don’t have a hammer, you might miss the nail.Sep 9, 20211Sep 9, 20211
4 Problems with Depolarization Efforts (and how to remedy them)There are many sincere and well-intentioned movements to depolarize America such as Braver Angels, Living Room Conversations, and Crossing…Jul 20, 20212Jul 20, 20212
How to Use “Contradictory Complexity” To Transcend PolarizationI’ve read many books on political polarization, but Peter Coleman’s The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization is my favorite one yet…Jul 2, 20211Jul 2, 20211
5 Signs You’re a Meta-Ideological ChadThis article is co-authored with Nate Coffman.Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
The Vajra Man: Transforming the soul of ideas(This essay is the third in my “man” series — the other two being the Titanium and Polarity Man).May 30, 20212May 30, 20212
The Polarity Man: Transform Conflict into Wisdom“Polarity Man” has a couple meanings. It could be a short hand for Polarity Management, a technique developed by conflict expert Barry…Apr 11, 20211Apr 11, 20211
