Forward March
The Original Sin of AI
Why we can’t create a system that’s better than us
Of Sin and Conspiracy
Conspiracy theories in the age of Trump, Part 1
Us vs. Them
The roots of American distrust of the federal government run deep, and for good reason.
Gaslighting Ourselves
If you let AI change the way you write, the machines win.
Polka Can’t Die
Traditions must keep growing if we want them to survive.
The Truth Needs No Defense
What the world desperately needs today is not a defense of the truth, but the proclamation of the truth.
How to Avoid Sins Against the Truth
Why a half-truth may be worse than a lie.
His Kingdom for a Horse
Put not your trust in princes.
Summertime Blues
Cheap gas, kitsch, and memories.
AI and the Illusion of Consciousness
AI generates language. You create meaning.
A Reflection on Patriotism, Community, and Love
Patriotism blossoms within the boundaries of our everyday life.
One Nation
Embracing the reality of our diversity and our common inheritance is essential to restoring true national unity.
Prudential Judgment and Just War
The Church’s teaching on prudence calls political leaders to a higher moral standard.