Michael KrutPolitics and the Narcissism of Minor DifferencesIn Civilization and its Discontents, Sigmund Freud describes a dynamic of group psychology, which he labels “the narcissism of minor…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Michael KrutCoronavirus, Ideology, and Political LanguageBefore I begin any original writing, I wish to draw on a selection from George Orwell’s fabulous Politics and the English Language. This…Apr 2, 2020Apr 2, 2020
Michael KrutAirplanes, Coddling, and the Public InterestEveryone who has flown is familiar with the nauseating, infantilizing safety video shown prior to takeoff. Passengers who are looking…Dec 15, 2019Dec 15, 2019
Michael KrutBloomberg: Authoritarian PaternalistTwo interview clips of Michael Bloomberg recently came across my Twitter feed that I think are worth discussing. In a matter of a couple…Dec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019