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Nietzsche the Pantheist?
by Alex Knapp

Although he’s generally considered one of the most anti-religious philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche’s thought is surprisingly compatible with pantheism.

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by Jon Stonger
College Mascots: Inspiring to Insipid

When it’s well-chosen a mascot can uniquely define a university, and provide a window into its culture and history. Otherwise, not so much.

by Brian Knapp
Book Review: <em>The Stars My Destination</em>

Alfred Bester’s classic novel is high adventure in the grandest tradition. It sticks and moves, steals time with wonder and surprises with prescience.

by Jon Stonger
The Most Annoying Things About Sports Broadcasts

Why do TV sports broadcasts insist on doing the same inane things over and over again?

by Alex Knapp
Are Memories Copyrightable?

Lots of science fiction novels predict that we will one day be able to download and store memories. What kinds of legal protections would exist for those memories?

by Tom Traina
Accidentally Effective Activism

Why market manipulation might be the most effective tool of social change ever tried.

by Alex Knapp
Are Holodeck Programs Protected Speech?

If they’re ever developed, virtual reality programs that interface directly with the brain could pose some interesting implications for the First Amendment.

by Jon Stonger
NCAA Tournament Preview

Here’s the lowdown on the top four seeds in each region for your bracket-building pleasure. (Note: We are not responsible for any gambling debts that may accrue from reading this article.)

by Brian Knapp
End the Expectation of Happiness

Trying to pursue a happy life, ironically enough, will only make you miserable.

by Alex Knapp
The Moral Exemplars of <i>Watchmen</i>

Each of the heroes of Watchmen exemplifies a different theory of ethics.

by Brian Knapp
Movie Review: <i>Watchmen</i>

Watchmen is a solid, though not spectacular, adaptation of Alan Moore’s classic graphic novel.

by Jon Stonger
Becoming a Socialist Nation

Despite the cries that President Barack Obama is turning the United States into a “socialist country,” the fact is that it’s been that way for years.

by Brian Knapp
Protests Don’t Work

Public protest is one of the oldest political expressions and has a long tradition in U.S. politics. But has it finally run its course?

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