7 October, One Year Later with Philosopher David Benatar Quillette 2024-10-10 | Until recently, David Benatar was a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where he also directed the university’s Bioethics Centre. He is widely known for his controversial and challenging views on topics like antinatalism—captured in his groundbreaking book Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence—which argues that bringing new life into the world inevitably leads to suffering.In addition to his work on antinatalism, Benatar has written extensively on practical ethics, morality, and human suffering, and his most recent contributions to Quillette have focused on the conflict in Israel and rising antisemitism in the Anglosphere.In this conversation, we reflect on the anniversary of 7 October and the ethical questions it raises. The conversation concludes with a discussion of his new book, Very Practical Ethics: Engaging Everyday Moral Questions (2024).00:00 Intro01:29 Reflections on October 7th: Lessons Learned03:19 Historical Context of Jewish Persecution06:12 The Complexity of Anti-Semitism08:36 The Ethics of Statehood and National Identity11:03 The Future of Israel: A Global Concern12:29 Cultural Perspectives on Democracy14:24 South Africa's Stance on Israel16:51 Violence and Justification in Conflict19:10 The Taboos of Pro-Israel Sentiment21:14 The Underlying Ideologies of Conflict23:18 Understanding Proportionality in Warfare25:42 Religion's Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict28:04 Ethical Frameworks and Cultural Differences30:57 The Quest for Universal Ethics31:52 Practical Ethics in Everyday Life-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Forget About Overpopulation, Soon There Will Be TOO FEW Humans Quillette 2024-10-19 | The more people there are, the more solutions to problems will be found, writes Maarten Boudry. This video was based on his essay which you can read here: quillette.com/2023/11/07/forget-about-overpopulation-soon-there-will-be-too-few-humans00:00 Introduction 00:18 The Overpopulation Myth 00:45 Historical Context 01:15 Dropping Fertility Rates 01:29 Reasons for Decline 01:57 Future Population Projections 02:38 Worldwide Population Patterns 03:07 Population Impact Misunderstandings 03:46 Improved Agricultural Productivity 04:14 Progress with Rising Populations 04:26 Issues with Population Decrease 05:36 Effects on Aging Societies 06:17 Solutions Emerging from Population Growth 06:30 Stagnation in a Less Populated World 06:56 Upcoming Progress and Inventions 07:36 Closing Thoughts-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Answers to 12 Bad Anti Free-Speech Arguments by Greg Lukianoff Quillette 2024-10-18 | How to effectively counter some perennial arguments against free speech, a narration of Greg Lukianoff's essay in Quillette: quillette.com/2024/09/12/answers-to-12-bad-anti-free-speech-arguments00:00 Intro 00:14 Assertion 1: Speech Equals Violence 01:38 Assertion 2: Words Are Harmless 02:59 Assertion 3: Free Speech as a Tool of the Powerful 06:13 Assertion 4: Right to Free Speech vs. Private Action 08:40 Assertion 5: Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater 10:43 Assertion 6: Outdated Arguments for Free Speech 11:53 Assertion 7: Hate Speech Laws Reduce Intolerance 14:32 Assertion 8: Free Speech as a Conservative Talking Point 15:14 Assertion 9: Free Speech Restrictions for Civility 15:39 Assertion 10: Speech Restrictions for Cultural Diversity 16:08 Assertion 11: Free Speech as an Outdated Idea 16:45 Assertion 12: Free Speech and Blasphemy 17:14 Conclusion----------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Musa Al-Gharbi on Getting Cancelled by Fox News Quillette 2024-10-18 | Full video coming soon.Read more from Musa: quillette.com/author/musa-al-gharbiMusa al-Gharbi is a sociologist and social theorist known for his critical analyses of political, cultural, and social issues, particularly in the context of polarization, identity, and media. He is a Paul F. Lazarsfeld Fellow in Sociology at Columbia University and has been a frequent contributor to various publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and Foreign Affairs.Al-Gharbi's research often delves into the dynamics of race, class, and gender, as well as how institutions like media, academia, and politics shape public discourse and collective identities. One of his central themes is challenging commonly held assumptions, especially about social justice, race relations, and political polarization. He often critiques what he sees as oversimplified or polarized narratives in both academia and the broader public discourse, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of these complex issues.His work has a wide-ranging impact, from academic sociology to public debates on hot-button topics like populism, white identity politics, the alt-right, and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. He is also interested in how cultural and political elites influence mass perceptions and behaviors, often exploring how their messaging can sometimes backfire or produce unintended consequences.----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Towards a Post-Hamas Future Quillette 2024-10-17 | John Aziz: The events of 7 October did not benefit Palestinians in any way.https://youtu.be/T4bT55jEK9k
Race Is a Spectrum. Sex Is Pretty Damn Binary: Richard Dawkins Quillette 2024-10-16 | In his essay "Race Is a Spectrum. Sex Is Pretty Damn Binary," Richard Dawkins discusses the binary nature of sex versus the spectrum of race. He argues that sex is a genuine dichotomy, evident in most offspring being distinctly male or female with few intersex exceptions. This binary nature contrasts with race, which is a continuous spectrum due to centuries of intermarriage and cultural definitions, as illustrated by the varying racial identities within African-American communities.Dawkins reflects on a personal anecdote about Arusha, a cow mistaken for a bull due to appearance, to illustrate misconceptions about biological identity. He discusses a past controversy involving his comments on racial and gender identity, identifying a need for open discussion about such complex topics.Dawkins highlights historical misunderstandings in genetic theory, particularly the "blending inheritance" fallacy that hindered Darwin’s recognition of particulate inheritance—basics of modern genetics under Mendel. This misunderstanding led to misinterpretations like Fleeming Jenkin's argument against the preservation of advantageous mutations. Mendelian genetics eventually resolved these issues, setting the foundation for neo-Darwinism, where evolution is seen as changes in gene frequencies.To Dawkins, gender identity debates face challenges because of the binary nature of sex, compared to the more fluid concept of race as a social construct. He sympathizes with genuine gender dysphoria cases, distinguishing between meaningful transitions and superficial claims of identity change. Overall, Dawkins calls for recognition of both biological realities and the spectrum of human diversity in social contexts.[Read more on Quillette](quillette.com/2024/09/06/richard-dawkins-sex-is-binary/).Iona Italia reads Richard Dawkins' essay: quillette.com/2024/09/06/richard-dawkins-sex-is-binary-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Support for Hamas has fallen amongst Palestinians. Quillette 2024-10-15 | Support for Hamas has fallen amongst Palestinians. Watch more by #JohnAziz at the link in bio. #israel #standwithisrael #palestine #Peace
Palestinian John Aziz on How to Build a Post-Hamas Future Quillette 2024-10-14 | John Aziz argues that the actions taken by Hamas on October 7 did not benefit Palestinians and instead exacerbated their situation. Aziz advocates for peaceful negotiations with Israel as the path forward for Palestinians, condemning Hamas's actions and urging a rejection of violence to achieve a brighter future for both Palestinians and Israelis.Read his article here: quillette.com/2024/10/07/the-decline-and-fall-of-hamas-israel-gaza------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz Quillette 2024-10-14 | In this conversation, Roger Berkowitz unpacks the lasting relevance of Hannah Arendt’s thought, emphasising her practical approach to politics. Arendt, known for her scepticism of intellectuals and bureaucracy, was less interested in abstract philosophy and more focused on how we navigate power and truth in the real world. Berkowitz also explores Arendt’s complex stance on Zionism and antisemitism—supporting a Jewish homeland while critiquing ethnonationalism.At the heart of Arendt’s philosophy is the idea that politics is not about consensus but about the ability to disagree respectfully. In today’s polarised climate, Berkowitz argues, Arendt’s insights offer crucial guidance on engaging with difficult political realities.00:00 Intro01:39 Interview begins02:56 Arendt’s connection to Bard College, where she is buried.05:01 The creation of the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College.05:52 Arendt's practical philosophy and avoidance of academic jargon.07:16 Arendt’s preference for a broad approach over being labeled a philosopher.08:21 The primacy of opinion in politics over objective truth in Arendt's thought.09:02 Moral and political truths emerge from shared experiences.10:11 World alienation through the lens of the Scientific Revolution.13:46 Arendt’s wariness of intellectuals in politics.17:15 The separation of expertise and political action.21:23 Arendt’s critique of bureaucracy as a threat to self-governance.22:51 Social media platforms and their role in fostering conversations.24:51 The importance of nuanced debate to avoid polarization.25:34 Disagreement as a means of fostering justice and piety.26:15 Truth emerges from conversation, not objectivity.27:34 Safe spaces in education promote civil disagreement.29:06 Arendt’s view on ideologies and their dangers.30:14 Postcolonial ideology and simplified oppression narratives.32:02 Arendt’s critique of violence in politics.33:25 The dangers of "third worldism."36:09 Ideological narratives about the Israel-Palestine conflict.37:54 Anti-Semitism tied to Jews’ relationship with state power.40:09 The distinction between racism and prejudice in Arendt’s thought.42:12 Arendt’s argument on inherent prejudice vs. ideological racism.46:07 Arendt’s support for a Jewish homeland but opposition to ethnonationalism.47:44 Arendt as a bold thinker, often opposing systems and ideologies.49:16 Arendt’s view on Jewish sovereignty and wielding power.50:09 Arendt’s prediction of the complexities in nation-states like Israel.50:51 Arendt’s critique of Israel’s ethnonationalist tendencies.52:42 Arendt’s role as an observer advocating coexistence.54:31 Arendt’s realistic acknowledgment of coexistence challenges in the 1940s.56:12 Arendt’s belief in friendships that withstand disagreements.59:10 Arendt’s view on politics and its relation to constructive debate.01:00:56 Arendt valued non-ethnic tribalism and broader belonging.01:03:10 Arendt’s acknowledgment of gender’s impact without conforming to traditional roles.01:08:26 The global intellectual discussions hosted by the Hannah Arendt Center today.-------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Remembering 9 Thermidor, the End of the Terror Quillette 2024-10-13 | 9 Thermidor marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, overthrowing the Jacobin regime and ending the Reign of Terror. This event highlighted the conflict between revolutionary ideals and extreme authoritarian measures. Despite its complexities, the fall of Robespierre on July 27, 1794, is seen as a triumph over tyranny masquerading as progressive policies. 📆 00:00:14 The French National Convention ended the Jacobin regime and the Reign of Terror on 9 Thermidor.🗡️ 00:02:21 Ongoing debate exists about whether the Revolution's violence was inevitable or historically driven, highlighting economic and leadership issues.📉 00:07:22 Nearly 500,000 people were arrested, and thousands executed during the Terror's harsh repression.⚖️ 00:15:04 Escalating trials and executions during the Terror often lacked substantial evidence.🚪 00:18:36 The session of nine Thermidor led to the downfall of Robespierre.🔄 00:25:01 Despite the end of the Reign of Terror, unstable governance continued until Napoleon's rise.⚔️ 25:29 Repressions targeted various groups, while economic issues plagued post-Terror France.🧨 26:34 Some historians defend the Terror as necessary for revolution, though the cruelty is evident.🇺🇸 29:57 U.S. interest helped save some from execution during the Terror.🕊️ 32:13 The view that the Terror saved the Republic is debated among historians.📉 34:02 The Terror slowed liberal development in Europe, continuing even after threats were neutralized.📚 35:40 Robespierre and Saint-Just's rhetoric hinted at totalitarian ideas, claiming virtue through terror.📜 37:56 The Thermidor coup is seen as overcoming tyranny, though those involved were complex figures.This video is a narration of Cathy Young's essay in Quillette: quillette.com/2024/08/02/remembering-9-thermidor-reign-of-terror-french-revolution------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Was Hannah Arendt a Zionist? Roger Berkowitz Responds Quillette 2024-10-11 | Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) was a German Jewish philosopher and political theorist, widely known for her work on totalitarianism, authority, and the nature of power. Born in Hanover, Germany, she fled Nazi persecution and eventually emigrated to the United States, where she became an influential voice in 20th-century political thought.Arendt's writing explored complex and often controversial topics, including the origins of totalitarianism, the role of human action in politics, and the nature of evil. Her most famous works include The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951), which examined the rise of totalitarian regimes in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia, and The Human Condition (1958), where she introduced key concepts like vita activa (the active life) and distinguished between labor, work, and action as fundamental modes of human existence.Perhaps her most contentious work was Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil (1963), a series of articles on Adolf Eichmann’s trial for war crimes. In this work, Arendt introduced the idea of the "banality of evil," suggesting that Eichmann, rather than being a fanatical monster, was an ordinary bureaucrat thoughtlessly following orders, illustrating how evil could manifest in ordinary, unthinking actions. This concept was both praised and heavily criticized, sparking intense debate about responsibility and complicity during the Holocaust.Full video coming soon.----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
In Defence of Beauty Quillette 2024-10-10 | Activists have been protesting places where people are celebrating beauty with the justification that we shouldn't be enjoying beauty when there's bad things going on in the world.Watch more: youtu.be/eyO0sl1yDRA
The term misinformation is often used to silence unpopular opinions- Claire Lehmann. Quillette 2024-10-09 | The term "misinformation" is often used to silence unpopular opinions- Claire Lehmann.
On the Misinformation Bill. Quillette 2024-10-09 | On the Misinformation Bill.Read more at the #linkinbio#freespeech #australia #auspol
The Electoral College, Explained. Quillette 2024-10-09 | The electoral college remains the least undesirable system and changing it is impractical.This video is a narration of a Quillette essay by Daniel McGraw. Read it here: quillette.com/2024/09/23/stop-complaining-about-the-electoral-college-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Pierre Polievre on Israel attacking Irans nuclear facilities Quillette 2024-10-09 | Eliminating Iran's nuclear facilities “would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity” - #PierrePoilievre Do you agree?#canada #israel #iran
Artist Megan Gafford on Politics vs Beauty Quillette 2024-10-09 | Megan Gafford is an artist, teacher, and writer. She publishes visual essays on her Substack “Fashionably Late Takes.” She is also a frequent contributor to Quillette. In this conversation, we discuss her recent long thinkpiece for the magazine, “The Totalitarian Artist: Politics vs Beauty.” Among other topics, we look at the way in which Marcel Duchamp and the other modernists revolutionised art; at the modern art market; at how artists and critics have moved away from a celebration of beauty and skill and towards art that is conceptual and often polemical. We also look at the impacts of these changes on architecture, with special reference to the decline of Art Deco. Read Megan's latest piece for Quillette: quillette.com/2024/09/20/the-totalitarian-artist-politics-vs-beauty00:00 The Connection Between Art and Totalitarianism01:48 Eric Hoffer02:54 The Shift from Aesthetic to Political Art06:13 Contemporary Art: Meaning and Identity Politics09:07 The Role of Curators in Modern Art12:02 The Debate on Modernism vs. Postmodernism15:04 The Impact of Duchamp on Art17:57 The Search for Beauty in Art20:52 Wicked Problems vs. Tame Problems in Society24:11 The Human Yearning for Beauty26:54 The Role of AI in the Art World29:49 The Economics of Modern Art33:02 The Disconnect in Modern Architecture35:54 The Future of Art and Beauty---------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
On the Misinformation Bill Quillette 2024-10-08 | Misinformation Is Bad. Prohibiting It Is Worse. Read more at the #linkinbio#freespeech #australia #auspol
Benny Morris Reviews Atef Abu Saif’s New Book ‘Don’t Look Left’ Quillette 2024-10-08 | Atef Abu Saif, the Ramallah-based Palestine National Authority’s minister of culture since 2019, was on a trip that was part work, part vacation, with his son Yasser, to the Gaza Strip when war broke out on 7 October 2023. He was there for 84 days, until Hamas and the Egyptian and Israeli authorities allowed him to leave and cross into Egypt. Abu Saif was born in 1973 in Jabalya, a slum neighbourhood of Gaza City, in the north of the Strip, a place that had previously been a large camp of Palestinian refugees from the 1948 War. Abu Saif’s parents and extended family had fled there from the coastal town of Jaffa, which became part of the state of Israel that same year. Just as he had done during a previous 51-day bout of Hamas–Israeli clashes in 2014—which he described as a “war”—Abu Saif kept a diary, recording each day’s events between 7 October and the end of December, 2023—the violence, the devastation, the many chats over narghiles with friends and relatives, and his peregrinations through the corpse- and rubble-strewn streets during the first few weeks, while he still had a car, as well his thoughts, including the metaphors and conceits that filled his mind. A writer by profession, Abu Saif had five novels and two collections of short stories under his belt when he published his first war diary, The Drone Eats with Me, in 2014. The second, Don’t Look Left: A Diary of Genocide, appeared in 2024 in Arabic and has already been translated into 11 languages. A Hebrew translation is currently in the works.In Don’t Look Left, Abu Saif describes the daily horrors endured by the 2.3 million inhabitants of the Hamas-governed Strip, which has been subjected to continuous pounding by the Israel Air Force (IAF) and IDF artillery since 8 October 2023. Over the past eleven months, most of the Strip’s inhabitants have been forcibly uprooted from their homes either by Israeli orders or by the circumstances of battle—especially the inhabitants of Gaza City and its surrounding towns, who have had to evacuate to the southern Gaza Strip towns of Rafah and Khan Yunis and to the agricultural areas and sand dunes of the Mawasi area, and who have endured major privations of food and clean water. Many of the buildings in the north have been turned to rubble and the streets and infrastructure of the towns have been steadily demolished. More than a million of the uprooted now live in school buildings and hospital compounds, in makeshift tent-cities, and in partially destroyed buildings. Over the course of the fighting, some 20,000 noncombatants—including, according to Hamas Health Ministry figures, thousands of women and children—have been killed and many have been permanently maimed.Read more: quillette.com/2024/09/19/tragedy-and-half-truths-a-gaza-diary-israel-palestine-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Remembering the Women of October 7 Quillette 2024-10-06 | I can’t stop thinking about them: the women and girls of the Israeli kibbutzim, who were raped on 7 October, less than 8 weeks ago. Raped so brutally and so repeatedly that in some cases their pelvises broke from the weight of so many men. And then their throats were slit or they were shot in the forehead. I can’t forget the semi-naked corpse of Shani Louk, paraded around Gaza on the flatbed of a truck, as hordes of men cheered on her rapists and crowded around the jeep to spit on her body. I can’t forget the young woman, arms bound behind her back, hobbling from a slit Achilles tendon, a large bloodstain blossoming across her jeans where she was bleeding profusely from her vagina and anus, being led away, a prisoner of her rapists.I’m still in mourning for them.Read by Iona Italia. Written by Iona Italia. Read the full text at our website: quillette.com------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
The Historical Roots of Communism with Sean McMeekin Quillette 2024-10-04 | In this conversation, Jonathan Kay and Sean McMeekin explore the historical roots and evolution of communism, examining its connections to Christianity, the influence of revolutionary thinkers like Rousseau, and the contrasting ideologies of Marxism and anarchism. They discuss the implications of capitalism's alienation on society, the potential for a more humane version of communism as envisioned by Bukharin, and the strange persistence of communist ideas in contemporary politics. The dialogue highlights the complexities of revolutionary thought and the ongoing relevance of these discussions in today's world.Read more from Sean McMeekin: quillette.com/2024/09/10/where-virtue-meets-terror-communism00:00 Introduction 00:05 Exploring the Roots of Communism08:20 The Prophetic Warnings of Bakunin13:35 Anarchism and the Russian Revolution15:45 Christianity's Influence on Revolutionary Thought21:55 The Alienation of Capitalism and Its Consequences35:46 The Tragic Story of Bukharin38:13 The Consequences of Collectivization43:25 The Russian Political Character and Historical Continuity46:44 Marxism and Its Misinterpretations50:39 The Export of Communism to East Asia57:29 The Role of War in Advancing Communism01:03:59 The Romanticization of Violence in Revolutionary Thought01:08:31 The Strange Non-Death of Communism01:19:11 end slides.mp4-------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Who Was Stokely Carmichael? with Paul Berman Quillette 2024-10-03 | Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame Ture, was a significant figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and the global Black Power movement. Born on June 29, 1941, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, he moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 11 and grew up in the Bronx, New York.Carmichael became politically active during his time at Howard University, where he joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He initially advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience, participating in Freedom Rides and other desegregation efforts. However, by the mid-1960s, Carmichael grew frustrated with the slow progress of nonviolent activism and the persistent racial inequalities in the U.S.In 1966, while serving as the chairman of SNCC, Carmichael popularized the term "Black Power" during a march in Mississippi. Black Power called for racial dignity, economic and political self-sufficiency, and the rejection of white paternalism. His embrace of this more militant stance marked a shift from the integrationist goals of the Civil Rights Movement towards a focus on Black autonomy and empowerment. This ideology was seen as more radical than that of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., who emphasized nonviolence and integration.Carmichael later joined the Black Panther Party and became its honorary Prime Minister. His internationalist perspective deepened as he connected the struggles of African Americans with those of oppressed people worldwide. In the late 1960s, Carmichael moved to Africa, living in Guinea, where he adopted the name Kwame Ture in honor of African leaders Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Ahmed Sékou Touré of Guinea.Throughout his life, Ture continued advocating for Pan-Africanism, the unity of African people across the globe, and socialist principles. He wrote influential books such as "Black Power: The Politics of Liberation" (co-authored with Charles V. Hamilton) and "Stokely Speaks: From Black Power to Pan-Africanism". Ture remained politically active until his death in 1998, working to advance the causes of racial justice, anti-imperialism, and African liberation.Read more: quillette.com/2024/09/09/a-stupid-cartoon-and-the-university-ideology-hamas-gaza-fanon-carmichael------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Nasrallahs terror comes to an end Quillette 2024-10-02 | On 27 September, an Israeli airstrike on a #Beirut bunker eliminated #Hezbollah’s general secretary Hassan #Nasrallah. Watch more at the #Linkinbio#israel #idf #standwithisrael #terrorism #lebanon
Nasrallah Dead: 32 Years of His Terror Comes to an End Quillette 2024-10-01 | On 27 September, an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut bunker eliminated Hezbollah’s general secretary Hassan Nasrallah. This operation was the boldest stroke yet in an Israeli campaign that began ten days before with the detonation of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah’s operatives, continued with the targeting of the group’s senior military leaders, and has now decapitated the organisation entirely. A week ago, if any group could claim the mantle of revolutionary Islam in the Middle East, it was Hezbollah. Now, its entire senior leadership has been liquidated and its future is uncertain.Read the essay here: quillette.com/2024/09/30/a-measure-of-justice-in-beirut-israel-lebanon-nasrallah-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
The impossible demands of trans activists. Quillette 2024-10-01 | The impossible demands of trans activists.
Speeches from Quillettes Claire Lehmann and Iona Italia at the Quillette Social in Sydney (2024) Quillette 2024-09-30 | The Quillette Social in Sydney took place on September 27th, 2024, at Gallon Bar in Pyrmont. It was an engaging evening where Quillette readers, writers, and contributors gathered to discuss a wide range of topics related to free speech, science, politics, and intellectual diversity. The event featured speeches from Claire Lehmann, Zoe Booth and Iona Italia. It was MC'd by Rakhesh Martyn and there was a comedy set from Neel Kolhatkar.There was a lively exchange of ideas that reflected our magazine’s ethos of promoting open dialogue and intellectual curiosity.Attendees had the chance to network with like-minded individuals and engage in stimulating debates on current events and cultural issues, all while enjoying food, drink, and the relaxed and vibrant atmosphere of Gallon Bar. It was a successful gathering that left participants with plenty of food for thought and new connections.Quillette members get first access to Quillette Social tickets, with free tickets for VIP Members. Sign up here: quillette.com/#/portal/signup----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Brianna Wu is angry with trans activists. Quillette 2024-09-28 | Brianna Wu on why she's angry with trans-activists.youtu.be/HjbIs8AnkP0?si=juTWmRnnsb7xNIgm
No, The Voice Didnt Fail Because of Misinformation. Quillette 2024-09-27 | The 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum failed, according to “Yes” advocates, due to misinformation. Figures like Marcia Langton and Noel Pearson cited false claims as key factors, though dissent was often dismissed. The Guardian labeled concerns about the Voice’s legal risks as "misinformation," yet opinions cannot be held to the same factual standards as empirical claims. The term "misinformation" is increasingly weaponized beyond politics. Academics and government officials, like Chris Bowen, have used it to stifle debate. For example, critiques of gender identity concepts or nuclear energy policies have been dismissed as misinformation. While misinformation is indeed a problem, it’s dangerous for governments to regulate truth. The Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill proposes to do this, giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) the power to regulate online content. Critics argue this will lead to censorship and a chilling effect on free speech, as platforms lack expertise to judge content fairly.The Bill’s timing, following the referendum defeat, suggests it’s part of the government’s grieving process. Rather than accepting the shift in public discourse, the government is in denial and anger, trying to regain control through legislation that redefines public debate.Claire Lehmann reads her latest article in The Australian:The misinformation bill seeks to control public discourse https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/no-matter-how-you-spin-it-the-misinformation-bill-seeks-to-control-public-discourse/news-story/08db7af2d079ed18bf33b30653a6430f------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Trans Rights, Israel, and the Progressive Circus with Brianna Wu Quillette 2024-09-26 | Iona Italia talks to Democratic political campaigner Brianna Wu about finding a more sensible approach to trans rights and combating progressive insanity.Is Brianna Wu Trans? youtu.be/NdTIrS_R12A?si=5EztIVSYssVgzHw300:00 Trans debate23:29 Benjamin scale, AGP27:00 Vocabulary changes30:30 Bad science and non-binary identities36:30 GamerGate38:00 Trans rights vs female rights46:30 Trans Twitter and hypersexualization47:40 Alice Dreger's view on sexual motivation in transgenderism 59:00 Progressive disillusion1:01:02 October 7, Brianna Wu's thoughts on Israel1:01:09 Briana losing her political campaign1:01:14 Extremism is contagious1:01:20 Kamala's big tent1:23:00 Did GamerGate fail?1:25:00 Centrist media1:26:00 What happened to Areo magazine?1:33:40 Kylie Minogue discussionRead the transcript: quillette.com/2024/09/25/podcast-252-trans-rights-israel-and-the-progressive-circus-2-------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Brianna Wu on Progressive Hypocrisy about Israel and October 7 Quillette 2024-09-24 | Iona Italia talks to Democratic political campaigner Brianna Wu about finding a more sensible approach to trans rights and combating progressive insanity. Full conversation coming soon.Read more: quillette.com/2024/09/25/podcast-252-trans-rights-israel-and-the-progressive-circus-2-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
I Escaped Cuba for Freedom, Only to Face Cancel Culture in the US: Justo Antonio Triana Quillette 2024-09-24 | Justo Antonio Triana reflects on his experience growing up in Cuba under a dictatorship, highlighting the pervasive poverty, lack of freedom, and challenges faced by Cuban women. He debunks the myth of Cuba’s healthcare system and explores how tourism exacerbates the struggles of ordinary Cubans. Coming from a family of professors, he sheds light on the different social classes in Cuba and the difficulties they encountered in academia, compounded by political indoctrination and severely limited access to the internet and media.Triana critiques the idealized vision of Cuba that never aligned with reality and speaks to the deeper history of the country, revealing the failed promises of the regime. His personal journey led him to the United States, where he discovered Quillette and FIRE, organizations dedicated to free speech—an issue close to his heart, particularly in observing challenges to open discourse on American campuses. A poet with a forthcoming novel about a Cuban escaping communism, he emphasizes the enduring need for free expression and hopes for a future in which the Cuban regime falls, allowing true freedom for his homeland.Cuba’s Imprisoned Truth: An interview with the father of Cuban political prisoner Walnier Luis Aguilar Rivera by Justo Antonio Triana: quillette.com/2024/04/11/cubas-wilbur-aguilar-bravo-interview00:00 - Intro to Justo Antonio Triana 02:17 - Experience working in academia in Cuba03:28 - Indoctrination as a student 04:40 - Generational attitudes towards communism 05:07 - Government suppression of opposition 05:53 - Signing letters against the US embargo 07:40 - General discussion on poverty in Cuba 09:12 - Living conditions in Cuba 13:05 - Is Cuba safe?15:40 - Discussion on Cuban sports and arts 17:00 - Cuba's relationship with China 17:53 - Cuba’s ties with North Korea 18:46 - Myths about Cuban healthcare 20:05 - Access to emergency and basic services 21:46 - Employment issues in Cuba 24:25 - Leaving Cuba and the emigration process 26:09 - Restrictions on returning to Cuba 27:05 - Access to beaches for Cubans 28:01 - Cubans' feelings about tourists 32:14 - International perceptions of Cuba 38:24 - Justo's poetry 41:48 - Upcoming novel: "Migrants Luck" 49:08 - Justo's observations on free speech in the US 51:32 - Discussion on university administration pressures 53:22 - Differences in higher education in the US vs. Europe 54:42 - Justo’s work with FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) ----------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
On Ethiopian Jews Quillette 2024-09-23 | On Ethiopian Jews.#israel #telaviv #israeli #jewish #love #palestine #jesus #instagram #usa #torah #bible #travel #tlv #ig #jew #hebrew #gaza #france #ethiopia #betaisrael #ethiopianjews
How Did an Islamist Become a Tenured Professor at Oberlin College? Quillette 2024-09-22 | The strange story of the Islamist #MohammadJafarMahallati.
The Diary of Lt. Melvin J. Lasky: Into Germany at the End of World War II Quillette 2024-09-21 | This video delves into the life and contributions of Melvin Lasky, a significant figure in post-war cultural journalism. It explores his observations on the devastation of Germany during World War II, his efforts to revive German intellectual life through the journal Der Monat, and his critiques of both American occupation policies and Soviet influence in post-war Germany. Lasky's legacy as a defender of cultural freedom and democracy is highlighted, showcasing his impact on the recovery of German culture after totalitarianism.This is a narration of Oscar Clarke's essay in Quillette: quillette.com/2024/08/19/diary-of-a-cold-warrior-melvin-lasky00:00 The Legacy of Melvin Lasky02:54 Lasky's Observations on War and Destruction06:11 Cultural Recovery in Post-War Germany11:03 Critique of American Occupation Policies15:13 The Soviet Influence and Cultural Freedom20:01 Lasky's Enduring Impact on German Culture-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Cuban students have to recite Communist slogans at school. Quillette 2024-09-20 | Cuban students have to recite Communist slogans at school.
Humans are creators, not destroyers Robert Zubrin Quillette 2024-09-20 | Humans are creators, not destroyers-- Robert Zubrin
Iran has been weaponising the Palestinian cause for decades: Roya Hakakian Quillette 2024-09-19 | Iran has been weaponising the Palestinian cause for decade: Roya Hakakian
The Evolutionary Advantages of Playing Victim Quillette 2024-09-19 | Researchers at the University of British Columbia developed a victim-signaling scale to measure this tendency. The study suggests that signaling victimhood can yield benefits such as attention, social status, and financial support. However, it can also attract individuals with undesirable traits like narcissism and entitlement, who may exploit victim status for personal gain. Such individuals might exaggerate or fabricate victimhood, potentially leading to unethical behavior. Researchers found that these behaviors are driven by certain personality traits and environmental incentives that encourage grievance expression. Ultimately, false victimhood claims can misallocate resources away from genuine victims, highlighting the need to scrutinize the incentives that promote these behaviors.This essay was written by Cory Clark and published in Quillette on 27 February 2021: quillette.com/2021/02/27/the-evolutionary-advantages-of-playing-victim-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate send us a one-off tip: quillette.com/#/portal/supportWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Cuban Students Forced to Recite Communist Propaganda Quillette 2024-09-18 | A conversation with Justo Antonio Triana, a poet and student who escaped Cuba and is now a free-speech advocate. Full episode coming soon. Make sure you're subscribed so that you don't miss it.00:00 intro[00:25] Description of the ruling class and other social classes[01:45] Compulsory participation in communist parades in Cuba[05:10] Growing awareness of living under a dictatorship-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Theres no such thing as natural resources. Quillette 2024-09-17 | "There's no such thing as a natural resources. There are only raw materials. It is human creativity that turns raw materials into resources" - Robert Zubrin. #elonmusk
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How Bad is the Poverty in Cuba? Quillette 2024-09-16 | A conversation with Justo Antonio Triana, a poet and student who escaped Cuba and is now a free-speech advocate. Full episode coming soon. Make sure you're subscribed so that you don't miss it.--------Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Humans Are Creators, Not Destroyers: Robert Zubrin Quillette 2024-09-15 | Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer, author, and advocate for human space exploration, particularly for the colonization of Mars. He is best known for his passionate promotion of Mars exploration and his contributions to space advocacy through his books and the Mars Society, which he founded in 1998.Zubrin first gained widespread attention with his 1996 book The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must. In this book, he laid out detailed technical and economic arguments for how humanity could establish a permanent human presence on Mars with current technology. His proposed plan, known as "Mars Direct," focuses on sending astronauts directly to Mars and using in-situ resources (i.e., converting Martian atmospheric carbon dioxide into fuel) to reduce mission costs and complexity. He has argued that such a mission could be done affordably compared to other, more complex NASA proposals.Zubrin's work often centers on the idea that space exploration is key to the survival and advancement of humanity. He believes that establishing colonies beyond Earth will not only safeguard human civilization in case of planetary catastrophe but also inspire technological progress and a spirit of exploration.Beyond Mars, Zubrin has written on a variety of topics related to energy, politics, and space policy. His other notable books include Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilization and Merchants of Despair, in which he critiques environmentalist positions that he argues are overly pessimistic and anti-human. He is also a critic of overly bureaucratic approaches to space exploration, advocating for more entrepreneurial and private-sector involvement.----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
Martian Cities Will be Foot Cities: Robert Zubrin Quillette 2024-09-14 | Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer, author, and advocate for human space exploration, particularly for the colonization of Mars. He is best known for his passionate promotion of Mars exploration and his contributions to space advocacy through his books and the Mars Society, which he founded in 1998.Zubrin first gained widespread attention with his 1996 book The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must. In this book, he laid out detailed technical and economic arguments for how humanity could establish a permanent human presence on Mars with current technology. His proposed plan, known as "Mars Direct," focuses on sending astronauts directly to Mars and using in-situ resources (i.e., converting Martian atmospheric carbon dioxide into fuel) to reduce mission costs and complexity. He has argued that such a mission could be done affordably compared to other, more complex NASA proposals.Zubrin's work often centers on the idea that space exploration is key to the survival and advancement of humanity. He believes that establishing colonies beyond Earth will not only safeguard human civilization in case of planetary catastrophe but also inspire technological progress and a spirit of exploration.Beyond Mars, Zubrin has written on a variety of topics related to energy, politics, and space policy. His other notable books include Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilization and Merchants of Despair, in which he critiques environmentalist positions that he argues are overly pessimistic and anti-human. He is also a critic of overly bureaucratic approaches to space exploration, advocating for more entrepreneurial and private-sector involvement.Read more: quillette.com/author/robert-zubrin-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
New Theism and Liberalism Versus Realism with Matt Johnson Quillette 2024-09-13 | This discussion analyzes the current state of liberal democracies, focusing on rising populism, ideological challenges, and historical parallels with past conflicts. The influence of the Israel Lobby on U.S. foreign policy is critically evaluated, along with the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war and immigration on national identity. Political predictions and societal disillusionment are addressed, providing a straightforward perspective on the vulnerabilities and successes of liberalism in today's geopolitical landscape.Matt Johnson is the author of 'How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-Enlightenment'Matt and Zoe discuss Matt's latest pieces in Quillette:Liberalism and the West’s ‘Crisis of Meaning’quillette.com/2024/07/04/liberalism-and-the-wests-crisis-of-meaning-ayaan-hirsi-ali-tom-holland-new-theism The Limits of ‘The Israel Lobby’: Mearsheimer and Walt still don’t understand American support for Israel.quillette.com/2024/05/29/the-limits-of-the-israel-lobby-walt-mearsheimer-gaza-hamas00:00 Intro03:04 Interview begins, is the West going through a crisis of meaning? A critique of New Theism 05:59 Historical Enlightenment Role11:14 Immigration and Liberalism15:53 Rise of National Rally in France24:07 Importance of assimilation35:00 Mearsheimer's Israel Lobby42:05 Realist politics issues-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
How to Start Building Settlements on Mars: Robert Zubrin Quillette 2024-09-12 | Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer, author, and advocate for human space exploration, particularly for the colonization of Mars. He is best known for his passionate promotion of Mars exploration and his contributions to space advocacy through his books and the Mars Society, which he founded in 1998.Zubrin first gained widespread attention with his 1996 book The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must. In this book, he laid out detailed technical and economic arguments for how humanity could establish a permanent human presence on Mars with current technology. His proposed plan, known as "Mars Direct," focuses on sending astronauts directly to Mars and using in-situ resources (i.e., converting Martian atmospheric carbon dioxide into fuel) to reduce mission costs and complexity. He has argued that such a mission could be done affordably compared to other, more complex NASA proposals.Zubrin's work often centers on the idea that space exploration is key to the survival and advancement of humanity. He believes that establishing colonies beyond Earth will not only safeguard human civilization in case of planetary catastrophe but also inspire technological progress and a spirit of exploration.Beyond Mars, Zubrin has written on a variety of topics related to energy, politics, and space policy. His other notable books include Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilization and Merchants of Despair, in which he critiques environmentalist positions that he argues are overly pessimistic and anti-human. He is also a critic of overly bureaucratic approaches to space exploration, advocating for more entrepreneurial and private-sector involvement.----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
How Did an Islamist Become a Tenured Professor at Oberlin College? Quillette 2024-09-12 | The story of how a liberal college promoted and defended an Iranian Islamist and betrayed its own values. Read Roya Hakakian's piece on Mohammad Jafar Mahallati and Oberlin here: quillette.com/2024/08/08/the-professor-his-nemesis-and-a-scandal-at-oberlin-mohammad-jafar-mahallati-iran-islamismI. A Disappearance 00:00II. The Professor and His Nemesis 03:27III. The Protean Diplomat 09:01IV. The Nemesis Goes to War 15:01V. The Professor: Unchecked and Unbound 24:38 VI. The Professors’ Enablers 30:50VII. Oberlin: Good Intentions Gone Wrong 38:07-----Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.---Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: quillette.com/#/portal/signupOr donate via PayPal: paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUWe made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: ghost.org/?via=claire91
