Theories of art carry the seeds of their own destruction.

Societies that empower women are less violent in every way.

Language mavens commonly confuse their own peeves with a worsening of the language.

All our behaviours are a result of neurophysiological activity in the brain. There is no reason to believe there is any magic going on.

Regardless of its causes, thoughtlessly blaming the present is a weakness which, even if it is never outlawed, ought to be resisted. Though commonly flaunted as a sign of sophistication, it can be an opportunity for one-upmanship and an excuse for misanthropy, especially against the young.

People have long assumed that violence is necessary for political change. Rulers never cede power voluntarily, the argument goes, so progressives have no choice but to contemplate the use of force to bring about a better world, mindful of the trade-off between a small amount of violence now and acceptance of an unjust status quo indefinitely.

Racism, because it favors color over talent, is bad for business.