Altruism survives like the emperor’s fake clothes—propped up by fear, not reason. Strip it down, and all that’s left are logical fallacies.

I’m hosting a reading group on atheism, speaking at a conference, and studying to become an intellectual.

All of us face moments when our values appear to be in conflict. But what if there were a way to organize our values that meant we never needed to give up the things that really matter to us?

Unless the reader is deeply fascinated by changing views on technology, Player Piano will likely disappoint.

Most people’s use of these concepts is so imprecise that trying to use them in our lives is like trying to drink a mixture of water and acid.

Though the magic system is creative and raises some interesting thoughts, Babel was trying to be a novel of ideas offering a strong opposition to colonialism—and in this, it failed.

Why do some thrive while others stall? One mindset shift explains it all.

These five areas of focus have transformed my life, and I hope they can do the same for you and other bright, active minds.

How many times have you been told that you should love your parents, spouse, or even complete strangers “unconditionally”?

Healthy relationships are value-for-value exchanges, not one-sided sacrifices.

Uncover your deepest values with the Giant Mansion Exercise: imagine a life of wealth, free time, and purpose to reveal what truly gives your days meaning.

Many philosophies have advocated different conceptions of virtuous behavior. But what is a virtue, and how do we distinguish legitimate virtues from false ones?