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I made it onto another big interview…. as a gamer

In his book The Three Languages of Politics, economist Arnold Kling argues that there are three fundamental dimensions which tribes use to understand and conceptualize politics. The primary way that conservative-minded people analyze politics is through a civilization juxtaposed to barbarism lens. Progressives see society slightly differently, in terms of oppressor versus oppressed lens. Finally,Continue reading “Use More Experimental Writing”

Over the last year, free speech activism has been roundly criticized. Duh! Many people think that controversial and hateful ideas do not belong in the classroom. Instead of rolling eyes at them and ignoring their arguments, we should concede that their arguments have some merit. Those calling for sensitivity and the physical removal of badContinue reading “What would a Safe Space University Look Like?”

This article about me was published in Reason on 8.20.2021 at https://reason.com/2021/08/20/uconn-students-fighting-for-broader-free-speech-protections-face-backlash-on-campus/ “The University of Connecticut is permitted to, and will, limit expression in order to protect public safety and the rights of others,” states the university’s official policy regarding campus speech, adopted in 2017. “This includes expression that is defamatory, threatening, or invades individualContinue reading “UConn Students Fighting for Broader Free Speech Protections Face Backlash on Campus”

Published in the Daily Campus on August 27, 2021 https://dailycampus.com/2021/08/27/getting-involved-in-college-is-worth-it/ There is rumored to be a beast inside of all of us. Beady-eyed and covered in barbs, the beast cultivates our worst instincts, sowing the seeds of paranoia in our minds. This beast feeds off insecurities and isolation, cherishing anguish and solitude. Many people enteringContinue reading “Getting involved in college is worth it”

Published in the Daily Campus on September 1, 2021. For some reason, a lot of bloggers have evil twins. Tyler Cowen’s twin, Tyrone, argues for a bunch of nasty policy prescriptions. Jason Brennan’s twin, Jasper, mainly attacks what we see as decent moral principles. My evil twin, Isaac, was reading about the voting rights bill named for John Lewis on Yahoo news and decidedContinue reading “Isaac’s Modest Proposal: Let’s Institute a Maximum Voting Age”

Published in the Daily Campus on September 10, 2021 at https://dailycampus.com/2021/09/10/whats-wrong-with-a-reality-show-president/ Robert, the quintessential Middle American, slides onto his scratched-up leather couch. The sound of a potato chip crunches beneath his body weight as he adjusts his position to reach for the plastic remote. His hands quiver ever so slightly as he grasps it andContinue reading “What’s wrong with a reality show president?”

There’s a specter at the University of Connecticut, and a recent op-ed argues that the threat of freedom of speech looms large over campus politics. The problem I have writing this response article is the same I have at an all-you-can-eat buffet, I’m not entirely sure what I want to start on. I’m not sureContinue reading “Isadore’s Insight: Jack should work on his judgement, Censorship is (obviously) more divisive than free speech”

I’m the sort of reader who enjoys reading things that challenge my perspective and encourage me to think about things differently than how I already see them. Generally, I’m inclined to believe that rules have exceptions, but exceptions are often abused. This would put me ideologically in line with libertarian-ish thought. This seems to implyContinue reading “Let’s improve journalism by DESTROYING the mainstream media. No, really.”

I talked with Dan and Christine tonight about the nature of colleges, some of their peculiarities, whether it is better to be optimistic or pessimistic about free speech’s future and a variety of other topics. Check out my interview below! Thinking About Humanity