Jakob SjolanderWhy Are Villains So Clever?In fiction, the villain is typically portrayed as being much more intelligent than the hero. Why?Apr 10Apr 10
Jakob SjolanderThe Iceman of the Alps and our Short MemoryAs the 5000 year old Iceman of the Alps shows, the stone age was probably a more complicated time than we give it credit for.Apr 8Apr 8
Jakob SjolanderMankind’s Natural Environment is MankindWhy are we so similar despite living in such different environments?Apr 7Apr 7
Jakob SjolanderThe Tragedy of FreedomAre unfree states better at fighting than free states?Apr 6Apr 6
Jakob SjolanderPreparing for war“If you want peace, prepare for war.” Sure — but why does war so often find us unprepared?Apr 3Apr 3
Jakob SjolanderWhen did science become useful?When did science start contributing to technology?Apr 2Apr 2
Jakob SjolanderWhy aren’t there more extraordinary people around?Why isn’t everyone a Napoleon, an Einstein, or a Picasso?Apr 1Apr 1