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Why is political polarization getting worse, not better?
Political polarization—the divergence of attitudes toward ideological extremes—has become a defining feature of modern democracies. While...

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Why We Believe in Campaign Promises Against Better Judgment
The Paradox of Hope In August 2022, Kenya’s President William Ruto stood before a crowd in Nairobi’s Kamukunji grounds, railing against...

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Why Do Governments Hide What’s in Plain Sight?
In July 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense released a long-awaited report on UFOs—or “UAPs” (Unidentified Anomalous...

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Apr 154 min read
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Why Does Political Debate Feel More Like Sport Than Reason? The Rise of Performative Politics
In January 2024, a U.S. presidential primary debate devolved into a spectacle of personal insults, with candidates shouting over...

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Apr 154 min read
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Why Do Bad Leaders Still Get Re-elected?
In May 2023, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan secured re-election despite overseeing a collapsing currency, inflation nearing 50%,...

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