Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistThe Irrationality of American DemocracyIn How Majority Rule Might Have Stopped Donald Trump, Eric Maskin and Amartya Sen clearly explain why America’s voting system is…May 8, 2016May 8, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistA Guide to the Times — #4: Krugman on Republican Economic IgnoranceIn The 8 A.M. Call, Paul Krugman notes that the “world economy is still a dangerous place” and says “it seems all too likely that the next…Apr 26, 2016Apr 26, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistA Guide to the Times — #3: Water FailureThis was a failure of government at all levels. … There’s a question of trust in government, and there’s a good reason for them to ask that…Mar 18, 2016Mar 18, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistA Guide to the Times — #2Where Computers Defeat Humans, and Where They Can’t provides a good overview of the state of artificial intelligence. It concludes:Mar 17, 2016Mar 17, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistA Guide to the Times — #1Despite its deficiencies, the New York Times still publishes some excellent work. For people who lack time to thoroughly examine the Times…Feb 25, 2016Feb 25, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistAmerica DeclinesIn June, 2012, Jeb Bush said “We’re in decline.” Did he mean America, or his own family and the Republican establishment? If the latter, he…Feb 22, 2016Feb 22, 2016
Alan WalworthDupont’s Poisonous ProfitsFor many years after health risks became evident, Dupont continued polluting the environment with PFOA, a suspected endocrine disrupter…Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistPresident TrumpSome formerly skeptical people are reluctantly coming to recognize that climate change is real, not just propaganda or a prediction that…Jan 23, 2016Jan 23, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistHow the Koch Brothers Purchase PowerDark Money, Jane Mayer’s new book on the Koch brothers, provides a perspective on plutocracy in America, as David Nasaw, professor of…Jan 13, 2016Jan 13, 2016
Alan WalworthinThe Realistic IdealistThomas Friedman Advocates ExtremismIn a recent column, Thomas Friedman says,“If I were running for president… I’d run as an extremist.” He outlines “the radical platform we…Jan 7, 2016Jan 7, 2016
