Rumors are nearly as old as human history, but with the rise of the Internet, they have become ubiquitous. In fact we are now awash in them. False rumors are especially troublesome; they impose real damage on individuals and institutions, and they often resist correction. They can threaten careers, policies, public officials, and sometimes even democracy itself.

I think it may be that the fans of your least-favorite political candidate, whoever it is, are much more likable and light-side types than you might think going in. One way to reach them is to talk about Star Wars.

There is no liberty without dependency. That is why we should celebrate tax day.

I would reject the distinction between a Keynesian moment and a behavioral moment.

Faust seems to have exerted a big influence on Star Wars. You know, the "give up your soul for immortality" or something.

Donald Trump and Senator Cruz have occasional Manichean tendencies.

There are bursts of things like Abraham Lincoln or Ronald Reagan or Franklin Delano Roosevelt or same-sex marriage that change very much what we thought we were all about.