PinnedMatthew J PierceShape (Updated 5x, changelog at end)…of an emerging argument. These eight snapshots (numbered 0–7) walk you through a quick tour. Skip to the last one for the payoff!Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
Matthew J PierceReason in the Age of Disinformation (Updated and Expanded)Why internet arguments fail, and how you can fix yoursAug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
Matthew J PierceEdit/ExpandI’ve added live updates to the previous post! Explanatory squibs have been appended to six of the eight sections, and the opening text has…Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021
Matthew J PierceWriting at PatreonI’ve begun putting some of my core writings up at Patreon, where I am experimenting with different ways to integrate images and text.Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020
Matthew J PierceSystemOne crucial aspect of social problem-solving is often overlooked: are you inside the problem you are trying to solve, or outside it? Can…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Matthew J PierceReason in the Age of DisinformationA primer, for people who argue on the InternetFeb 24, 2020Feb 24, 2020
Matthew J PierceQuintiles: Remapping Our Political SpectrumFor clarity, I suggest remapping our political spectrum not in three parts (left, middle, center), but five. Extended commentary follows.Feb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2020
Matthew J PierceFriday Evening Thoughts, at SunsetWhen disentangling the hot mess that is politics, remember these twelve points:Jul 26, 2019Jul 26, 2019
