Humanity
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It’s not politics or religion separating humans from each other; it’s shame
But there’s good news: the internet can help us dissolve these feelings and create new bonds of solidarity, says media theorist Douglas Rushkoff.
Posted Feb 2019
Are we living in a post-truth era? Yes, but that’s because we’re a post-truth species.
Shared fictions -- in the form of news, religions, novels, sports, money, even brands -- fill our lives, but that’s OK. It’s these shared beliefs that have helped humans cooperate and conquer the planet, explains historian Yuval Harari.
Posted Sep 2018
Humanity is more important than money — it’s time for capitalism to get an upgrade
What capitalism prioritizes, the world does more of. So how can we change capitalism so that it focuses on what humans really want and need? Entrepreneur Andrew Yang has a surprising proposal.
Posted Jul 2018