The Dark Side of Empathy
In an interview earlier this year with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk quipped that “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” He seemed to blame it, in part, for the decline of America’s cultural vitality. He said he believed in empathy but …
Right Wing Counterculture: Vitality. Masculinity. Transgression.
The left has dictated culture for decades. Jonathan Keeperman is trying to change that.
India Accuses Pakistan of Supporting Terrorism. Here’s What We Know.
India renewed its claims after a deadly terror attack last week in Kashmir, a territory that it has long fought over with Pakistan.
Isabel Allende comprende cómo el miedo cambia una sociedad
A sus 82 años, Isabel Allende es una de las autoras en español más queridas y vendidas del mundo. Su obra se ha traducido a más de 40 idiomas y se han vendido 80 millones de ejemplares de sus libros en todo el mundo. Son muchos libros. El Times Una …
Joe Maddon thinks Major League Baseball has issues. You might find them relatable
Joe Maddon thinks more leaders in baseball — and in general — need to hire people to do their job, then let them do it as they see fit.
What’s at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks
Plans for a third round of talks in three weeks have raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.
A request for Anthony Edwards: Your words matter, so please start watching them
From one guy who can’t hoop at all to someone who’s one of the world’s best: Kids are watching. This has to start meaning more to you.
The Things I Can Only Write in English
One warm evening in March 2022, I ventured out of my apartment to go on a first date. At the time, busy with grad school, I was not keeping a diary, so most of what I remember from that night — and the ones that followed — comes from a handful of …
My Oscar for ‘No Other Land’ Didn’t Protect Me From Violence
On March 2, I won an Academy Award for best documentary for a film I co-directed, “No Other Land.” It’s hard to put into words how that moment felt. It was one of the most incredible moments of my life. Three weeks later, I was brutally attacked in …