Steven Pinker's Radical Brand of 'Contingent Optimism'
The Harvard University psychologist argues humans have the capability to deal with the huge challenges we face. But will we? That's a different question.
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The Dangers of Spiritual Amateurism in America
Much of the forbidden, obscure, and esoteric knowledge that once made Buddhism and other religions difficult to study has now become accessible—with potentially dangerous results.