Top 5: Landlords vs. Renters
+ Philosophy, Millennials, and a new theory behind misinformation
The Top 5 articles for your week:
“‘Belonging Is Stronger Than Facts’: The Age of Misinformation” (NYT)
Because “It’s not for want of good information, which is ubiquitous. Exposure to good information does not reliably instill accurate beliefs anyway. Rather, Dr. Nyhan writes, a growing body of evidence suggests that the ultimate culprits are ‘cognitive and memory limitations, directional motivations to defend or support some group identity or existing belief, and messages from other people and political elites.’”
“Philosophy with children” (Aeon Magazine)
Because this is an interesting look at ‘doing’ philosophy with children. A child’s questions often reflect on ordinary experiences and on meaning making.
“Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up” (The Atlantic)
Because this short essay on wealth stratification in the Millennial generation barely touches the surface of the multiple policy implications. Setting aside the obvious marriage and children consequences (they’re debated a lot) — as this group of Millennials ages, how do policymakers begin to think about wealth equity, savings, debt, and retirement?
“The battle for 1042 Cutler Street” (Washington Post)
Because landlords aren’t collecting rent in many places, and many renters are still unable to afford their rent more than a year into their pandemic. It’s another policy dilemma coming in the [very] near future.
“The Cross and the Machine” (First Things Magazine)
Because this is a beautiful essay on one person’s journey to Christ and Christianity.