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Myth and Materialism, Prospects for Global Myth | Bird's Eye

Join the editors as they conclude their discussion of myth and politics, examining the relationship between belief and material reality, and the prospects for a global myth.…

11 Sep 2021

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09 Sep 2021

Q, American Paranoia, and Reactionary Backlash | Bird's Eye

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Bird's Eye , U.S.

Q, American Paranoia, and Reactionary Backlash | Bird's Eye

Join the editors as they continue their discussion of the role of myth in political life, examining the "QAnon" conspiracy theory.…

04 Sep 2021

1619, 1776, and The History and Prospects of American Myth | Bird's Eye

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Bird's Eye , Governance , U.S.

1619, 1776, and The History and Prospects of American Myth | Bird's Eye

Join Harry and Philip as they continue an exploration of the political role of myth by looking more closely at the myths that have underpinned American politics.…

28 Aug 2021

Voting Rights Bill a Dead End for Democracy | Insight

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U.S. , Dem. Decline , Governance , Reflections

Voting Rights Bill a Dead End for Democracy | Insight

House Democrats just passed a new voting rights bill, but it’s not enough to secure democracy’s future.…

25 Aug 2021

The Big Fail Isn’t in Kabul. It’s on Our TVs. | Insight

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U.S. , Reflections

The Big Fail Isn’t in Kabul. It’s on Our TVs. | Insight

The mainstream media’s coverage of Afghanistan has revealed a startling lack of ability to reflect and a parasitic need to generate controversy.…

23 Aug 2021

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Bird's Eye

Myth & Politics: What, Why, and How? | Bird's Eye

Harry and Philip begin a month-long exploration of myth & politics. What is myth? What does it have to do with politics? How does it work? What would life be like without it?…

21 Aug 2021

The Misadventure of Nation-Building in Afghanistan | Insight

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U.S. , Foreign Pol. , Middle East

The Misadventure of Nation-Building in Afghanistan | Insight

The misguided project of nation-building explains the United States’ failure after twenty years in Afghanistan, as well as why it would be a catastrophic mistake to go back.…

20 Aug 2021

Spectacles launches tomorrow!

First of all, we just want to say thank you for helping us by reading and trying out Spectacles. (By…

19 Aug 2021

Covid (Again?) + Last Week's Digest