Welcome to the New World Civilization
Even as specific states or regions rise and fade in prominence, their inhabitants continue to enjoy the benefits of their civilization's cumulative experience and knowledge.
Knowledge
You Are Ignorant, But Not Necessarily Dumb.
A review of The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone
Nassim Taleb: The Global Rebellion Against "No-Skin-in-the-Game" Insiders
Postmodernism, the ongoing crisis of authority, and the Libertarian Moment.
Americans Got Only 8 Out of 12 Answers Right on This Very Basic Science Quiz
I am sure that Reason readers will do much better
Half the Facts You Know Are Probably Wrong
Old truths decay and new ones are born at an astonishing rate.
Half of the Facts You Know Are Probably Wrong
A review of The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date by Samuel Arbesman.