Humans are Hard-Wired for Empathy and Compassion, But It’s Still Optional
Silvia Swinden considers the neurology of both compassion and anti-social behavior.
When International Institutions Get it Oh-So-Wrong, We Must Wake Up
Don’t rely on international organizations to think for you. Silvia Swinden writes.
Universal Basic Income: Return to Eden?
Silvia Swinden explores the anthropology of work and urbanization, and suggests that a universal basic income might address a long-standing disconnect.
Fake News by Algorithm
The choice between artificial intelligence and artificial stupidity comes down to the same old motive: profit. Silvia Swinden writes.
The Precariat: A New Term for Economic Violence
We know about the proletariat, but what about the precariat? Silvia Swinden writes.
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